The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 129
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Mandy Ovenden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Wherwell, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7JP
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Wherwell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wherwell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wherwell Primary School?
Wherwell Primary School currently has 129 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wherwell Primary School take?
Wherwell Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wherwell Primary School?
Wherwell Primary School is in Andover, SP11 7JP, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wherwell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wherwell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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