The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 605
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 34.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Dance (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Vigo Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmVigo Junior School
Primary · Very close
Norman Gate School
Special school · Very close
The Mark Way School
Special school · 307m away
Lift Winton
Secondary · 339m away
Icknield School
Special school · 589m away
Andover Church of England Primary School
Primary · 942m away
Wolverdene Special School
Special school · 1.1km away
Smannell Field School
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Vigo Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Vigo Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Vigo Primary School?
Vigo Primary School currently has 605 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Vigo Primary School take?
Vigo Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Vigo Primary School?
Vigo Primary School is in Andover, SP10 1JZ, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Vigo Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Vigo Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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