Awbridge Primary School, Romsey
Awbridge Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Romsey, part of University of Winchester Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 8 schools in Romsey with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 106% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hampshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Awbridge Primary School in detail
Awbridge Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our vision is to nurture ambitious, confident, caring and respectful young citizens who take an active role in their communities who believe that they have a voice and responsibility to shape their world."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Whilst idyllically rural in location, we are also just three miles north west of the market town of Romsey, 10 miles from the bustling city port of Southampton and 15 miles from the picturesque cathedral city of Salisbury. As a school we form part of a family of schools in the local area."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, cricket, dance, guitar and French.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £7 per session.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Awbridge Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 74% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Awbridge Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Awbridge Primary School as their first choice and 43 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 Awbridge Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Awbridge Primary School are Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 100% maths); Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 82% reading, 76% maths); Romsey Primary School & Nursery (3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 68% maths); and Wellow Primary School (3 miles, 81% reading, 84% maths).
Awbridge Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary SchoolRomsey Abbey Church of England Primary SchoolRomsey Primary School & NurseryWellow Primary School
The trust
Awbridge Primary School is one of 8 schools run by University of Winchester Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 71% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
5.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Awbridge Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 28 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Awbridge School (outside), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Awbridge Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 3 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; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
5.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 83% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 87% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.8
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
31.7
KS2
5
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 Awbridge Primary School
Awbridge Weekly Update 25.09.26
25 Sep 2026
Awbridge Weekly Update 18.09.26
18 Sep 2026
Awbridge Weekly Update 11.09.26
11 Sep 2026
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Bus Stops
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
0 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
165 pupils
156 places
9 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Romsey
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Romsey
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
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
19.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
154
Total Pupils
81
Boys
73
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
25.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,290
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,182
Per pupil
£927k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
3.5%
Persistent absence
144
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Awbridge Primary School
What are SATs results like at Awbridge Primary School?
Of the pupils at Awbridge Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Awbridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Awbridge Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for Awbridge Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Awbridge 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 Awbridge Primary School?
Awbridge Primary School was full in 2025, at 106% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Awbridge Primary School?
Classes at Awbridge Primary School average 30.8 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 Awbridge Primary School?
Awbridge Primary School has around 154 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Awbridge Primary School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at Awbridge Primary School in 2024/25. 3.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Awbridge Primary School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Awbridge 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.
How many road collisions happen near Awbridge Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 0 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 Awbridge Primary School?
Awbridge Primary School is at Danes Road, Awbridge, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0HL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)