Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School, Andover
Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Andover. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 23 schools in Andover with published results, and 4,824th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hampshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 86% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 53 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School are Balksbury Junior School (1.8 miles, Good, 76% reading, 77% maths); Balksbury Infant School (1.8 miles, Good); St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover (1.9 miles, Good, 84% reading, 72% maths); and Amport Church of England Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 82% reading, 73% maths).
Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Balksbury Junior SchoolBalksbury Infant SchoolSt John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, AndoverAmport Church of England Primary School
What parents say
41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 73% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (73%).
Who goes there
12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 13 pupils (11.8%) received SEN support and 8 (7.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Andover Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bulbery (adjacent), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from July 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
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 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 86% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 71% to 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
3
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School.
- 360 Degree Sports Coaching - Abbotts AnnAt the school · Not yet graded
- PH ActiveEd � Abbotts Ann PrimaryAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School is in Hampshire; for families living there:
Apply to Hampshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
107 pupils
112 places
5 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Andover
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Andover
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,642
Applications
12,982
Got 1st preference
93.4%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
19.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
110
Total Pupils
54
Boys
56
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
18.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,137
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,224
Per pupil
£733k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
10.6%
Persistent absence
94
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School?
Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School average 29 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School?
Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School has around 110 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 10.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: 360 Degree Sports Coaching - Abbotts Ann (registered, not yet graded) and PH ActiveEd � Abbotts Ann Primary (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School?
Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School is at Duck Street, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7FE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)