Andover Church of England Primary School, Andover
Andover 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 Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2022. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 20th-highest of the 23 schools in Andover with published results, and 13,336th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below 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
Andover Church of England Primary School in detail
Andover Church of England Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 62% of Year 6 pupils at Andover Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 52% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 48% in reading and 55% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Andover Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Andover Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 49 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Andover Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Andover Church of England Primary School are Vigo Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 58% reading, 57% maths); Anton Junior School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 61% reading, 61% maths); Anton Infant School (0.6 miles, Good); and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover (1.2 miles, Good, 84% reading, 72% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Andover Church of England Primary School.
Vigo Primary SchoolAnton Junior SchoolAnton Infant SchoolSt John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover
What parents say
49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Andover Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 88% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 62% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (62%).
Who goes there
36.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 27.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (64%), Black (10%) and Asian (9%).
In 2026, 29 pupils (14.4%) received SEN support and 17 (8.4%) 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 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Vincent House (opposite), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 273 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Andover Church of England Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 3.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Andover Church of England Primary School are Lift Winton (0.5 miles), John Hanson Community School (1.2 miles) and Harrow Way Community School (1.3 miles).
Lift WintonJohn Hanson Community SchoolHarrow Way Community School
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 agoOverall
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
The school creates a warm, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and respected. Staff know pupils very well and provide excellent support, particularly for those with special needs. The school prioritises reading and has implemented new approaches to teaching that are starting to raise expectations, with pupils developing confidence and strong learning habits from Reception onwards.
Key Strengths
- Strong behaviour and attitudes - pupils are respectful, work hard and respond well to staff expectations
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND through well-trained staff and robust systems
- Strong focus on reading - pupils become enthusiastic, accurate and fluent readers with access to a well-stocked library
- Good personal development programme teaching pupils online safety, health and healthy relationships from Reception onwards
- Warm, inclusive school community where pupils feel safe and supported
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum delivery across subjects and year groups means some pupils are not learning as well as they should
- Some subjects lack clearly identified knowledge and skills, making it harder for pupils to build on prior learning
- Too many pupils arrive late to school, missing valuable learning at the start of the day
- Published outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics at key stage 2 were below expectations in 2024
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Ukulele lessons, trim trail, football, craft activities, sporting events against local schools, eco ambassador programme, before-school club
Andover Church of England Primary School is a warm and friendly school where pupils behave well and have positive attitudes towards learning. The school has made improvements to its curriculum, but these changes have not yet had sufficient time to show a clear difference in pupils' achievement.
At a Glance
36.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
49 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 48% to 62% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 52% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 52% to 57% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
28.5
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Andover Church of England Primary School
Newsletter - 02 October 2026
2 Oct 2026
Newsletter - 18 September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Newsletter - 04 September 2026
4 Sep 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Andover Church of England Primary School.
- 360 Degree Sports Coaching - Anton910m away · Not yet graded
- Gol Elite Coaching Limited at Vigo Primary School1000m away · Not yet graded
- 360 Degree Sports Coaching - Vigo ASC1000m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Andover Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Andover 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)
- Collisions
- 29
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 29 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 23 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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
91%
Near capacity
192 pupils
210 places
18 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(13)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
29
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
22.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
202
Total Pupils
101
Boys
101
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
18.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,230
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,937
Per pupil
£1312k
Total funding
£105k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.3%
Overall absence
19.2%
Persistent absence
172
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
Andover Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Andover Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Andover Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Andover Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 62% reached the expected standard in reading and 52% did so in maths.
What is Andover Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Andover 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 September 2022, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Andover Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Andover 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 Andover Church of England Primary School?
Andover Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Andover Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Andover Church of England Primary School average 29.3 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 Andover Church of England Primary School?
Andover Church of England Primary School has around 202 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Andover Church of England Primary School?
6.3% of sessions were missed at Andover Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 19.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Andover Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Andover 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 Andover Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Andover Church of England Primary School: 360 Degree Sports Coaching - Anton (910m away, registered, not yet graded), Gol Elite Coaching Limited at Vigo Primary School (1000m away, registered, not yet graded) and 360 Degree Sports Coaching - Vigo ASC (1000m away, 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 Andover Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 29 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 23 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Andover Church of England Primary School?
Andover Church of England Primary School is at East Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1EP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)