The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 78
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 10.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Dan Genn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pilley Hill, Boldre, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 5QG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthlands School
Independent · 876m away
Hill House School
Independent · 1.0km away
Walhampton School
Independent · 1.6km away
Lymington Junior School
Primary · 2.4km away
Lymington Church of England Infant School
Primary · 2.5km away
South Baddesley Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is William Gilpin Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
William Gilpin Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend William Gilpin Church of England Primary School?
William Gilpin Church of England Primary School currently has 78 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does William Gilpin Church of England Primary School take?
William Gilpin Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is William Gilpin Church of England Primary School?
William Gilpin Church of England Primary School is in Lymington, SO41 5QG, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does William Gilpin Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, William Gilpin 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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