The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 112
- Capacity
- 53%
- FSM
- 43.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Kirstie Richards (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Priestlands Road, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8HX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPennington Infant School CLOSED
Primary · Very close
Priestlands School
Secondary · 308m away
Lymington Junior School
Primary · 954m away
Lymington Church of England Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary · 1.1km away
Walhampton School
Independent · 2.4km away
Southlands School
Independent · 2.6km away
Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Pennington Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pennington Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pennington Church of England Primary School?
Pennington Church of England Primary School currently has 112 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pennington Church of England Primary School take?
Pennington Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pennington Church of England Primary School?
Pennington Church of England Primary School is in Lymington, SO41 8HX, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pennington Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pennington Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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