St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Basingstoke, RG24 7DE · Hampshire · primary school
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66th 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 3,672 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.16 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
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 Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally. The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils play hockey, visit Calshot Activity Centre and QMC, and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 357 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the hockey programme? How does the after-school club structure its daily schedule?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “enormously proud to belong” and benefit from a “calm and warm atmosphere.” Leaders have established a “nurturing culture” with “strong relationships between pupils and staff,” ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, feel a “profound sense of belonging.”
Strengths
- Attendance is high, with leaders working “highly effectively” to resolve barriers before they impact pupils.
- Pupils behave “extremely well,” showing “high levels of focus and self-discipline” in a “calm and purposeful” environment.
- Inclusion is strong, with the curriculum adapted “highly effectively” so that vulnerable pupils “flourish from their individual starting points.”
- Personal development is “woven across all areas of school life,” helping pupils become “thoughtful, responsible and kind individuals.”
- The school offers “impressive” musical and sporting opportunities, including choirs and an orchestra, which build confidence.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must further develop staff expertise in checking pupils’ understanding to identify and address misconceptions consistently.
- The school should continue to embed its approach to writing to help close gaps in some pupils’ writing knowledge.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders having established an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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