The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 181
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 7.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Alice Tubbs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3NA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School?
Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School currently has 181 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School take?
Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School?
Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School is in Fordingbridge, SP6 3NA, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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