Binsted Church of England Primary School, Alton
Binsted Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Alton. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 11 schools in Alton with published results, and 7,353rd of 14,452 across England. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- 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 26 Oct 2026
Binsted Church of England Primary School in detail
Binsted Church of England Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care until 5:30pm.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Binsted Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Binsted Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Binsted Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 15 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Binsted Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Binsted Church of England Primary School are Bentley Church of England Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 83% reading, 79% maths); Andrews' Endowed Church of England Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 64% maths); Anstey Junior School (3.2 miles, Good, 65% reading, 41% maths); and Alton Infant School (3.2 miles, Good).
Binsted Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Bentley Church of England Primary SchoolAndrews' Endowed Church of England Primary SchoolAnstey Junior SchoolAlton Infant School
Who goes there
3.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 16 pupils (20%) received SEN support and 6 (7.5%) 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.
Staffing
Binsted Church of England Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bentley (Hants) Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Thurstons (adjacent), 330 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Binsted Church of England Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 4.7 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 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
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 September 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
22.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
20.0
Avg class size
20.5
Infant (KS1)
19.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Binsted Church of England Primary School
Weekly Bulletin - 18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Weekly Newsletter - 11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
Weekly Newsletter - 2nd September 2026
2 Sep 2026
Weekly Newsletter - 13th July 2026
13 Jul 2026
Weekly Newsletter - 6th July 2026
6 Jul 2026
Weekly Newsletter - 26th June 2026
26 Jun 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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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
89%
Available places
89 pupils
100 places
11 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.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
27.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
80
Total Pupils
38
Boys
42
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
11.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,293
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,000
Per pupil
£663k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.7%
Overall absence
21.9%
Persistent absence
73
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Binsted Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Binsted Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Binsted Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Binsted Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Binsted Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
What is the catchment area for Binsted Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Binsted 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 Binsted Church of England Primary School?
Binsted Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 100 places.
How big are the classes at Binsted Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Binsted Church of England Primary School average 20 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Binsted Church of England Primary School?
Binsted Church of England Primary School has around 80 pupils on roll. 23% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Binsted Church of England Primary School?
6.7% of sessions were missed at Binsted Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 21.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Binsted Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Binsted 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.
How many road collisions happen near Binsted 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 Binsted Church of England Primary School?
Binsted Church of England Primary School is at Church Street, Binsted, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4NX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)