The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
4% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 348
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Lillywhite (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | 20 June 2008
Full inspection
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Belle Vue Road, Old Basing, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 7DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOld Basing Infant School
Primary · Very close
Great Binfields Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Rucstall Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Four Lanes Community Junior School
Primary · 2.6km away
The Costello School
Secondary · 2.7km away
Marnel Junior School
Primary · 2.8km away
Marnel Community Infant School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School currently has 348 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School take?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is in Basingstoke, RG24 7DE, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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