The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 374
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 47.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Wendy Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cherbourg Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5QF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorwood Primary & Pre-School
Primary · 643m away
The Crescent Primary School
Primary · 917m away
The Bridge Education Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.0km away
Tankerville Special School
Special school · 1.0km away
Stoneham Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Shakespeare Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Crestwood Community School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Nightingale Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cherbourg Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cherbourg Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cherbourg Primary School?
Cherbourg Primary School currently has 374 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cherbourg Primary School take?
Cherbourg Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cherbourg Primary School?
Cherbourg Primary School is in Eastleigh, SO50 5QF, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cherbourg Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cherbourg Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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