Chalk Ridge Primary School, Basingstoke
Chalk Ridge Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Basingstoke. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 25th-highest of the 27 schools in Basingstoke with published results, and 12,330th of 14,452 across England. It was 84% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Chalk Ridge Primary School in detail
Chalk Ridge Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our school is situated in the Brighton Hill area of Basingstoke. The school is approximately three miles from the M3 and three miles from the town centre and is set in a residential area."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and Lego.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 62% of Year 6 pupils at Chalk Ridge Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 66% in reading and 66% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Chalk Ridge Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Chalk Ridge Primary School as their first choice and 52 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 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 Chalk Ridge Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Chalk Ridge Primary School are Manor Field Infant School (0.5 miles, Good); Manor Field Junior School (0.5 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths); St Anne's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 76% reading, 85% maths); and Kings Furlong Junior School (0.8 miles, Good, 65% reading, 68% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Chalk Ridge Primary School.
Manor Field Infant SchoolManor Field Junior SchoolSt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolKings Furlong Junior School
What parents say
70 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Chalk Ridge Primary School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 63% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (96%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (59%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 20 pupils (7.1%) received SEN support and 27 (9.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Basingstoke Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chalk Ridge Primary School (opposite), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Chalk Ridge Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 177 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. 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, Chalk Ridge Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 2.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Chalk Ridge Primary School are Brighton Hill Community School (0.4 miles), The Blue Coat School Basingstoke (0.6 miles), Cranbourne (0.7 miles) and Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (1 mile).
Brighton Hill Community SchoolThe Blue Coat School BasingstokeCranbourneBishop Challoner Catholic Secondary 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
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 · 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
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are very happy to attend this school. They are proud to welcome new pupils and have a shared appreciation of the school's highly positive culture. The school has ensured that routines and expectations are well known, meaning at breaktime and lunchtime, pupils relax and enjoy each other's company. Pupils are welcoming to visitors and are interested in finding out more about them. They excitedly recall visits from the police and fire brigade who help teach them about staying safe.
Pupils respond positively to teachers and keenly participate in discussions and group learning. Children in early years are confident to share their ideas and questions, making the most of the range of activities on offer.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school is dedicated to providing high-quality education. Staff are ambitious for all pupils. Clear expectations and positive relationships mean pupils feel valued and understood. As a result, they are respectful towards staff and each other. Disadvantaged pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are well known. Staff use their knowledge of these pupils to ensure they access the same learning as others. Pupils with SEND routinely learn alongside their peers.
Phonics teaching is strong. Teachers use their expert knowledge to regularly check that all pupils have learned what they need to improve their reading. New readers have frequent opportunities to practise what they have learned. Extra help is quickly provided for any pupils who need it. As a result, they rapidly catch up. There is a strong shared understanding of the school's chosen phonics programme. This helps pupils to make sustained reading progress across different classes and year groups.
From Ofsted's September 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2015 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
20.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
70 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 66% to 62% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 64% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 64% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.2
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
25.6
KS2
10
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Chalk Ridge Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Chalk Ridge Primary School.
- ActiveMe 360 CIC @ Chalk Ridge Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Gol Elite Coaching LTD at Basingstoke Soccer Centre630m away · Not yet graded
- ActiveMe 360 CIC @ Manor Field Junior School790m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Chalk Ridge Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Chalk Ridge 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
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
3 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
Your chances of a place at Chalk Ridge Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
303 pupils
360 places
57 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Basingstoke
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Basingstoke
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
20
SEN Support
27
EHC Plans
16.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
283
Total Pupils
140
Boys
143
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
17.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,802
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,282
Per pupil
£1809k
Total funding
£102k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
11.8%
Persistent absence
280
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
Questions parents ask about Chalk Ridge Primary School
What are SATs results like at Chalk Ridge Primary School?
Of the pupils at Chalk Ridge Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 62% reached the expected standard in reading and 64% did so in maths.
What is Chalk Ridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chalk Ridge Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2024, 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 Chalk Ridge Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Chalk Ridge 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 Chalk Ridge Primary School?
Chalk Ridge Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 84% of its 360 places.
How big are the classes at Chalk Ridge Primary School?
Classes at Chalk Ridge Primary School average 25.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Chalk Ridge Primary School?
Chalk Ridge Primary School has around 283 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Chalk Ridge Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at Chalk Ridge Primary School in 2024/25. 11.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Chalk Ridge Primary School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Chalk Ridge 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 Chalk Ridge Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: ActiveMe 360 CIC @ Chalk Ridge Primary School (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Chalk Ridge Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 3 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 Chalk Ridge Primary School?
Chalk Ridge Primary School is at Sullivan Road, Brighton Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4ER.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)