West Meon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Petersfield, GU32 1LF · Hampshire · primary school
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122nd 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 — 6.6/10 against 2,557 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 62% | 5.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West Meon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 55 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 do not reach the higher standard in their core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths?
What Ofsted said about West Meon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
This is a small, caring village primary school where pupils are happy and model values of ‘creativity, courage and respect’. The report describes an environment where staff have high expectations, resulting in positive relationships and good attendance. Governors and staff work in partnership to support every pupil, with parents noting that ‘children thrive here’.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘kind and polite’, with older pupils taking leadership roles to ensure playtimes are ‘supportive, calm environments’.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious for all pupils’, with strong subject knowledge helping staff adapt learning for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is prioritised through a systematic phonics programme, ensuring pupils become ‘confident, fluent readers with a genuine love of books’.
- Children make a ‘positive start in the early years’, engaging purposefully in learning and responding well to creative activities.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum has a ‘strong impact on pupils’ character’, helping them develop resilience and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school should refine assessment approaches to ensure staff ‘check pupils’ knowledge systematically’ and make precise adjustments to lessons.
- Some activity choices do not give pupils the opportunities needed to ‘deepen their knowledge and understanding’, requiring more consistent implementation across all subjects.
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 | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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