Cheriton Primary School, Alresford

From the headteacher's welcome: "We hope that this site will provide you with a flavour of life in our school as well as being a source of helpful information. At Cheriton Primary School we firmly believe that the caring, family ethos of our school provides a very special environment in which all children can flourish."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, choir, cooking, gardening and art.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care until 5:00pm.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Cheriton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 91% in reading and 55% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Cheriton Primary School as their first choice and 32 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Cheriton Primary School are Sun Hill Junior School (2.2 miles, Good, 74% reading, 72% maths); Sun Hill Infant and Preschool (2.2 miles, Good); Itchen Abbas Primary School (4.1 miles, Good, 78% reading, 67% maths); and Ropley CofE Primary School (4.3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 92% maths).

Cheriton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

57 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Cheriton Primary School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 82% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (82%).

10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 7 pupils (10%) received SEN support and 5 (7.1%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Cheriton Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Alresford (Mid Hants Railway), about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is War Memorial (opposite), 150 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).

Cheriton Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.