The Crescent Primary School
Eastleigh, SO50 9DH · Hampshire · primary school
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179th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.9/10 against 2,311 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Crescent Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Choir, Guitar Workshop, and Pop Choir. Trips include The Choir Spectacular, Young Voices Performance O2 Arena, EASO Performance, The Point 2025, and Lion King. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 619 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Crescent Primary School
Overview
The Crescent Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, respectful, and achieve well across an ambitious curriculum. Leaders maintain high expectations for learning and behaviour, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, are supported effectively. The school fosters a positive community spirit, with pupils feeling safe and valued.
Strengths
- Pupils are "highly respectful and tolerant," ensuring everyone feels welcome and reducing concerns about bullying.
- The curriculum is "well planned and thoughtfully organised," helping pupils build understanding progressively over time.
- Teachers effectively break down learning into manageable chunks and use regular recaps to help pupils commit knowledge to "long-term memory."
- Reading is a high priority, with a new phonics programme enabling pupils, including those with SEND, to "learn to read well."
- Staff provide a "thoughtful wider development programme," including trips and debates that enhance pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural understanding.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure early years curriculum planning "identifies the key knowledge that children need to learn in readiness for year 1" to better prepare them for Key Stage 1.
- Leaders should ensure teachers "consistently check pupils’ understanding" in all subjects to adapt planning and address gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to spot signs of harm and rigorous procedures in place to raise concerns quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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