Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School
Andover, SP11 0JY · Hampshire · primary school
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182nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.6/10 against 3,495 of them, against 3.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Mindfulness and Games Club, learn keyboard, guitar, or ukulele, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 35 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the small class size influence the daily teaching approach?
What Ofsted said about Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils describe the school as a ‘small school with a big heart’, where they are ‘eager to learn’ and demonstrate the values of ‘courage, creativity and compassion’. The inspection found that leaders have introduced a ‘clear and precise curriculum’ which is being delivered well, resulting in improved achievement across all areas. The school fosters a ‘genuinely calm and happy school community’ with strong pastoral support and positive behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils show ‘good leadership qualities’ through roles such as school councillors and a ‘purposeful buddy system’ where older pupils support younger ones.
- The school ‘prioritises reading’, with staff trained in phonics and a ‘Read Every Day’ initiative that is ‘starting to have impact on readers of all ages and abilities’.
- Teachers ‘adapt the tasks set to meet pupils’ individual needs’, providing effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Behaviour is ‘good both in classrooms and around the school’, creating a ‘calm environment to learn in’ with respectful interactions.
- The governing body has ‘acted decisively to secure new effective leadership’, which staff and parents acknowledge has had a ‘positive impact’.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils are ‘not secure in what they can remember’ because previous curricula did not always identify important knowledge; the school must ensure the new curriculum is ‘implemented fully’.
- Staff do not ‘systematically use the information about how well pupils have learned the curriculum to plan what to teach next’, meaning not all pupils achieve as well as they could; teachers must use assessment data to ‘plan future learning opportunities more precisely’.
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 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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