The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 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
- 115
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Vickie Alvis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Lane, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEverest Community Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Merton Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Merton Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Saxon Wood School
Special school · 2.2km away
Oakridge Infant School
Primary · 2.3km away
Marnel Community Infant School
Primary · 2.3km away
Marnel Junior School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School?
Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School currently has 115 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School take?
Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School?
Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School is in Basingstoke, RG24 9HT, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sherborne St John 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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