The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 71
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Peter Castle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cheriton, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0QA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Cheriton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cheriton Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cheriton Primary School?
Cheriton Primary School currently has 71 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cheriton Primary School take?
Cheriton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cheriton Primary School?
Cheriton Primary School is in Alresford, SO24 0QA, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cheriton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cheriton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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