The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 20.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Miss Sarah Vittle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Austen Avenue, Olivers Battery, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester
Primary · 967m away
Stanmore Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Kings' School
Secondary · 1.6km away
St Faith's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Medecroft Opportunity Centre
Special school · 2.1km away
Winchester College
Independent · 2.7km away
Swanwick Lodge
Secure units · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School?
Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School take?
Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School?
Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School is in Winchester, SO22 4HP, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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