Anstey Junior School, Alton
Anstey Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Alton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 11th-highest of the 11 schools in Alton with published results, and 13,747th of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Capacity
- 93% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Anstey Junior School in detail
Anstey Junior School in its own words
Coming up: an admissions event on Saturday 7 November 2026 and an admissions event on Friday 13 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hampshire
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils at Anstey Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 41% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 70% in reading and 58% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Anstey Junior School
Across Hampshire, 93% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Hampshire lodged 254 appeals against primary school offers; 146 reached a hearing and 8 succeeded (5.5% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Anstey Junior School are Alton Infant School (0.2 miles, Good); Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); Wootey Junior School (0.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 81% maths); and Wootey Infant School (0.5 miles, Good).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Anstey Junior School.
Alton Infant SchoolSaint Lawrence Church of England Primary SchoolWootey Junior SchoolWootey Infant School
What parents say
63 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Anstey Junior School (as of September 2025): 79% would recommend the school, 86% say their child is happy there and 90% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (94%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (76%).
Who goes there
34.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 8.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 63 pupils (28.4%) received SEN support and 18 (8.1%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Alton Rail Station, about 420 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Anstey Junior School (nw-bound), 130 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Anstey Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Anstey Junior School are Amery Hill School (0.3 miles) and Eggar's School (0.7 miles).
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Anstey Junior School is highly ambitious for every child and has created a warm, respectful environment where pupils are proud to learn. Pupils receive excellent support in English and mathematics, with particular care taken for those who need extra help, including children with special educational needs. The school goes beyond academics to develop well-rounded learners who understand kindness, resilience and responsibility.
Key Strengths
- Well-organised curriculum that is particularly effective in English and mathematics, with pupils developing secure knowledge and skills
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, who are identified early and exceptionally well supported to overcome learning barriers
- Strong approach to reading development, including targeted phonics sessions, author visits and regular reading events
- Systematic development of pupils' writing skills across the curriculum
- Positive behaviour culture, with calm lessons and staff who model and reward good behaviour
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, the planned curriculum is not being taught as securely as it should be, meaning pupils are less clear about their learning
- Teachers need clearer guidance on how pupils' knowledge should build over time in some subjects
- Staff require additional training and support to fully implement the curriculum consistently across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective; pupils feel safe, understand how to keep themselves safe, and are confident that staff would help them if needed.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs and activities, author visits, reading events
Anstey Junior School has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. The school has high ambition for all pupils and creates a respectful, kind culture where pupils are happy and behave well.
At a Glance
34.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
63 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 declined from 70% to 65% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 58% to 41% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
27.8
KS2
8
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Anstey Junior School
Newsletter 02.10.2026
2 Oct 2026
Newsletter 18.09.2026
18 Sep 2026
Newsletter 04.09.2026
4 Sep 2026
Junior Duke Letter 2026-2027
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Anstey Junior School.
- Strictly Showtime1000m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Anstey Junior 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
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
223 pupils
240 places
17 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Alton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Alton
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.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
63
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
36.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
222
Total Pupils
116
Boys
106
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
17.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,658
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,637
Per pupil
£1451k
Total funding
£120k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
14.2%
Persistent absence
233
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
Anstey Junior School
Questions parents ask about Anstey Junior School
What are SATs results like at Anstey Junior School?
Of the pupils at Anstey Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 65% reached the expected standard in reading and 41% did so in maths.
What is Anstey Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Anstey Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Anstey Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Anstey Junior 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 Anstey Junior School?
Anstey Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 240 places.
How big are the classes at Anstey Junior School?
Classes at Anstey Junior School average 27.8 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Anstey Junior School?
Anstey Junior School has around 222 pupils on roll. 34% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Anstey Junior School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at Anstey Junior School in 2024/25. 14.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Anstey Junior School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Anstey Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Anstey Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Anstey Junior School: Strictly Showtime (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 Anstey Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 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 Anstey Junior School?
Anstey Junior School is at Eastbrooke Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2DR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)