Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School, Hook
Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Hook. It has a Church of England religious character. 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 6 schools in Hook with published results, and 4,602nd of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 75 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hampshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 91% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 40 families put Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 75 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School are Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 100% reading, 87% maths); Westfields Infant School (1.7 miles, Good); Westfields Junior School (1.7 miles, Good, 83% reading, 81% maths); and Nine Mile Ride Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 83% reading, 91% maths).
Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Finchampstead CofE VA Primary SchoolWestfields Infant SchoolWestfields Junior SchoolNine Mile Ride Primary School
Who goes there
7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (6%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Crowthorne Rail Station, about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Eversley School (e-bound), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Charles Kingsley's Church of England 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 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Suspensions and exclusions
Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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; 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's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This is a thriving school, permeated by warm and happy relationships. Leaders have created an inclusive culture where all pupils feel valued. High expectations are evident in all areas of school life. As a result, pupils develop a deep love of learning and achieve highly in most areas of the curriculum.
Pupils know and live the school's 'RESPECT' values. As a result, there are high levels of regard shown by all. Pupils are polite and considerate of each other. Many have been awarded 'STEP' badges for demonstrating good manners. Throughout the school, incidents of unkindness are rare and pupils feel safe and well cared for.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school is relentless in its work to develop pupils' character. Personal development is at the heart of the curriculum. Pastoral support, including via the forest school provision, is impressive and ensures that pupils get the guidance and help they need. Leaders are determined that no child feels unseen and unheard. Pupils' voices are significant in their school. Pupils learn to debate big questions and love participating in discussions. These allow pupils to develop their own perspective and learn about the views of others. Pupils are well informed and active citizens. Concepts such as 'courageous advocacy' are highly effective. Pupils learn to be at the heart of the community, taking an active role in improving their local area by cleaning road signs or baking for the local care home.
Leaders at all levels understand the school's strengths and current priorities for development. The newly appointed headteacher has put a highly appropriate plan in place to support the school's ongoing development. Governors offer strong support and challenge for all leaders. Staff are proud to work at the school and are highly motivated. They welcome leaders' consideration of their workload and the range of training opportunities they receive.
From Ofsted's November 2023 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 November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
7.8%
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 declined from 91% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 88% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 78% to 72% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School.
- Autumn Cottage WraparoundAt the school · Not yet graded
Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School, with their latest published grades:
- Autumn Cottage Childcare Limited - Day nursery, under 0.1 milesOfsted report card, 7 July 2026: Strong standard in 6 areas; safeguarding standards met
- Finches Preschool - Day nursery, 1.1 milesOfsted, 8 October 2024: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Little Gems Pre-school - Pre-school, 1.6 milesOfsted, 19 November 2024: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- First Steps Nursery - Day nursery, 1.8 milesOfsted, 3 August 2022: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Stagecoach Camberley and Yateley - Pre-school, 1.8 miles
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
1 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 are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School
Will you get a place at Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School?
For 2026 entry it had 40 first choices for 28 places. The report sets your home postcode against these figures.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
214 pupils
210 places
4 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
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: Oversubscribed
Future places in the local planning area
DfE estimates the Yateley/Frogmore Primary planning area (Hampshire) will have 231 spare primary places in 2027/28.
Source: Department for Education, School capacity: Academic year 2024/25 (published 19 March 2026), estimates of future school place demand by planning area. Council pupil forecasts against reported places, counting places councils and DfE plan to add or remove; rounded to whole places. Explore Education Statistics
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
15.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
206
Total Pupils
90
Boys
116
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,884
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,054
Per pupil
£1179k
Total funding
£30k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
6.3%
Persistent absence
192
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
Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2011 it was rated Outstanding.
Is it hard to get a place at Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School?
Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 102% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School average 29.4 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils.
How many pupils go to Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School?
Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School has around 206 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 6.3% of pupils were persistently absent.
Does Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Autumn Cottage Wraparound (registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. 1 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 Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School?
Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School is at Glaston Hill Road, Eversley, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)