Wherwell Primary School
Andover, SP11 7JP · Hampshire · primary school
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31st 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 — 9.3/10 against 4,250 of them, against 9.2/10 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 | 93.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.95 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wherwell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 93.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest Schools, Recorder groups, Orchestra, Choir, and Listen2Me. Sports include tag-rugby, football, tri-golf, basketball, cricket, netball, cross-country, and hockey. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 135 pupils against a stated capacity of 146. 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? What specific activities are included in the Forest Schools sessions? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 11 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about Wherwell Primary School
Overview
Wherwell Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "strong sense of community" and an ethos of "Care, Respect, Responsibility and Resilience." Pupils behave well, feel valued, and benefit from high staff aspirations and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities.
Strengths
- Staff demonstrate "high aspirations" for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who are "well provided for."
- The phonics programme is delivered well, with targeted support ensuring pupils who fall behind can "catch up" and become "confident readers."
- Leaders deal with bullying "promptly and effectively," and pupils’ learning is "rarely disrupted" due to positive behaviour management.
- The curriculum for wider development helps pupils understand "right and wrong" and manage their emotions, supported by a "strong moral compass."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not identified the "precise knowledge pupils should be learning and when," limiting depth of understanding.
- Not all teachers possess "sufficient subject-specific knowledge and expertise," meaning pupils do not learn and remember as much as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong safeguarding culture" where staff are well trained and leaders identify concerns early.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 93% |
| 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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