Greatham Primary School, Liss
Greatham Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Liss. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 46th-highest of the 305 schools in Hampshire with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
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 27 Oct 2026
Greatham Primary School in detail
Greatham Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Greatham; our stunning primary school nestled in the heart of the South Downs. We are a one-form-entry primary school catering for children from 4-11 years of age who live in Greatham and the surrounding areas (Liss, Bordon, Whitehill, Lindford, Empshott, Liphook and even Petersfield). The school was built in 1911 and celebrated its centenary in 2011!"
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care until 6:00pm.
On phones, the school says: "If you would like to find out more about the Smartphone Free Childhood please visit their website: https://www.smartphonefreechildhood.org/ Mobile Phone Statement pdf Behaviour Policy 2025 with phone use pdf"
Coming up: an open day on Monday 9 November 2026 at 1.15pm and an open day on Friday 4 December 2026 at 1.15pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hampshire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Greatham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (92% in reading, 85% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Greatham Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Greatham Primary School as their first choice and 80 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Greatham Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Greatham Primary School are St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School (2 miles, Good, 63% reading, 63% maths); Liss Junior School (2.1 miles, Good, 70% reading, 80% maths); Liss Infant School (2.1 miles, Requires improvement); and Rake CofE Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 44% reading, 44% maths).
Greatham Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary SchoolLiss Junior SchoolLiss Infant SchoolRake CofE Primary School
What parents say
88 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Greatham Primary School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 85% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (85%).
Who goes there
12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 16 pupils (7.7%) received SEN support and 8 (3.8%) 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 Liss Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (sw-bound), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, other theft and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Greatham Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1 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; 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
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2020, 6 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
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Greatham Primary School creates a warm, nurturing community where children are genuinely excited to learn. The school excels at teaching reading and has an excellent curriculum that captures pupils' imaginations. Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with additional needs, and provide personalised support to help every child succeed.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and conduct throughout the school, with pupils taking pride in positions of responsibility
- Reading provision is outstanding - pupils become fluent and prolific readers with strong love of books
- Innovative, well-sequenced curriculum with excellent staff subject knowledge and careful checking of pupil understanding
- Highly effective support for pupils with SEND, with needs identified promptly and bespoke support provided
- Exemplary personal development provision with enriched curriculum including clubs, sporting fixtures, and community involvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Karate club, Spanish club, wild things in nature club, litter picks, food bank donations, sporting fixtures, play leader roles, junior road safety officer positions, young governance
Greatham Primary School is a highly aspirational and inclusive community where pupils excel and thrive. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection in January 2020.
At a Glance
12.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
88 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 remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 92% to 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Greatham Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Greatham Primary School.
- Active8 Minds Greatham Wraparound careAt the school · Not yet graded
- CM Sports Wrap Around and After School Club, Greatham PrimaryAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Greatham Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Greatham 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
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
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.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Greatham Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
208 pupils
210 places
2 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Liss
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Liss
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
Inspection History(13)
Ungraded inspection: The school has improved significantly.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
11.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
208
Total Pupils
108
Boys
100
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
23.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,739
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,231
Per pupil
£1197k
Total funding
£39k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
10.1%
Persistent absence
188
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Greatham Primary School
What are SATs results like at Greatham Primary School?
Of the pupils at Greatham Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Greatham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Greatham Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Greatham Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Greatham 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 Greatham Primary School?
Greatham Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Greatham Primary School?
Classes at Greatham Primary School average 29.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Greatham Primary School?
Greatham Primary School has around 208 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Greatham Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Greatham Primary School in 2024/25. 10.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Greatham Primary School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Greatham 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 Greatham Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Active8 Minds Greatham Wraparound care (registered, not yet graded) and CM Sports Wrap Around and After School Club, Greatham Primary (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Greatham 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. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 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 Greatham Primary School?
Greatham Primary School is at Petersfield Road, Greatham, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 6HA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)