St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School
Alton, GU34 5RE · Hampshire · primary school
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50th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,132 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6/10 among them, against 7.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 79.0 · 86 | 62% | 5.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Young Voices, Drama, Yo-Chi, Helicopter stories, KS1 Art, and Dance clubs. Sports include KS1 and KS2 Football, Girl's Football, and Multi Sports. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 107 pupils against a stated capacity of 109. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils aiming for the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the Multi Sports sessions?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive at this very happy school” where they “love learning” and demonstrate “exceptional” behaviour. The inspection highlights a “calm” atmosphere with “high expectations” for conduct, resulting in strong achievement in core subjects and excellent early years provision.
Strengths
- “Behaviour is exceptional” with pupils showing “highly positive attitudes” and strong attendance.
- “Provision in early years is excellent,” with children making an “excellent start” and receiving “very well” care.
- The curriculum in English and mathematics is “designed well to build and deepen pupils’ learning carefully over time.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “access the full curriculum successfully” through “thoughtful and collaborative work.”
- Personal development is “very well-considered,” helping pupils develop a “strong moral compass” and skills for the future.
Areas to improve
- In “some subjects in the wider curriculum,” the school has “not identified the precise knowledge it wants pupils to learn,” meaning pupils “do not learn as well as they could.” The school should identify the “most important knowledge” to ensure learning builds strongly over time.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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