Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School, Andover

Good
Primary
Voluntary controlled school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.5km)Possible (~2.1km)Unlikely (~2.7km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Kelly Roach
Pupils:110 / 112 capacity
LA:Hampshire
Phone:01264710244
Address:Duck Street, Abbotts Ann, Andover, SP11 7FE
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
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Overall

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years

Inspected 3 June 2025View full report
URN:116266
UKPRN:10071591
Diocese:Diocese of Winchester
Constituency:Romsey and Southampton North
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

This school creates a warm, happy atmosphere where children are polite, respectful and eager to learn. Teachers explain new ideas clearly and adapt learning for all pupils, ensuring everyone can access the curriculum successfully. Children benefit from a broad range of enriching experiences and many opportunities to develop their talents and interests.

Key Strengths

  • Strong inclusive ethos with high expectations for behaviour and achievement
  • Excellent reading provision with effective support for struggling readers, and strong development of writing skills across the school
  • Well-sequenced curriculum developed since the last inspection with clear focus on important knowledge
  • Effective support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access the curriculum and think independently
  • Rich personal development opportunities including visits to places of worship, visits from Paralympians and fire safety officers, and music lessons for all pupils

Areas for Improvement

  • In some wider curriculum subjects, teachers do not routinely check what pupils have remembered from lessons
  • Misconceptions and gaps in knowledge can go unnoticed in some subjects, affecting pupil achievement

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff trained to help pupils recognise and reflect on their feelings and behaviour.

Extracurricular Activities

Ukulele lessons for years 1-6, sporting events, eco team, school council, visits to places of worship, visits from Paralympians and fire safety officers

Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive school with a strong commitment to serving all pupils and families. The school is ambitious for pupils' academic achievement and meets the needs of pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils effectively.

At a Glance

12.7%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

41 responses
Would recommend95%
Child is happy95%
Well taught90%
Good progress95%
Feels safe93%
Well behaved93%
Bullying dealt with20%
Kept informed93%
Handles concerns54%
Wider development88%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+7ppMathsWriting+8pp

Reading has improved from 86% to 93%. Maths has remained stable at around 71%. Writing has improved from 71% to 79%.

Class Sizes

27.3

Avg class size

22.0

Infant (KS1)

31.5

KS2

4

Total classes

2 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Bulbery (adj)
134m · 2 min walk
St Johns Cross (NW-bound)
238m · 4 min walk
Catherine's Walk (adj)
324m · 5 min walk
The Peak (NE-bound)
397m · 6 min walk
The Eagle (nr)
559m · 9 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

98%

Near capacity

110 pupils

112 capacity

2 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Andover

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,452
Projected new pupils:363

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Andover

Admissions Demand - Hampshire

Low demand0.86x oversubscription

Places available

15,583

Applications

13,385

Got 1st preference

92.3%

Got preferred school

98.7%

Primary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(7)

3 June 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood
3 March 2020
6 July 2016

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.06664%

Overall absence

10.6383%

Persistent absence

94

Enrolments

Authorised3.14929%
Unauthorised0.91735%
Persistent (10%+)10.6383%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

2.458%
18/19
1.60369%
20/21
4.68732%
21/22
4.01032%
22/23
3.8216%
23/24
4.06664%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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