Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School, Andover
Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Andover. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 12th-highest of the 23 schools in Andover with published results, and 9,159th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School in detail
Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to our school. The staff, governors and I welcome you to our friendly, happy school."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 73% in reading and 55% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 44 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 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 Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School are St Mary Bourne Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 92% reading, 77% maths); Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School (2.4 miles, Inadequate, 75% reading, 67% maths); Endeavour Primary School (3.2 miles, Requires improvement, 65% reading, 65% maths); and Endeavour Primary School (3.2 miles).
Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
St Mary Bourne Primary SchoolSmannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary SchoolEndeavour Primary SchoolEndeavour Primary School
What parents say
52 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 89% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 70% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (70%).
Who goes there
11.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 16 pupils (16.2%) received SEN support and 3 (3%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Staffing
Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School had 8 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
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is George and Dragon (opposite), 310 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Suspensions and exclusions
Hurstbourne Tarrant 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; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 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 Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This inclusive school sits at the heart of its community and creates a warm, trusting environment where children thrive. Pupils receive excellent support in reading and particularly strong provision for those with SEND. The school excels at developing well-rounded children who are confident, resilient and prepared for life beyond school.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes - pupils are kind, polite and welcoming with strong mutual respect throughout the school
- Outstanding support for pupils with SEND - needs identified quickly and pupils fully included in learning with effective strategies
- Strong early reading provision - phonics is expertly taught and struggling readers receive extra support to catch up
- Excellent personal development - pupils benefit from trips, residentials, leadership opportunities and develop confidence and resilience
Areas for Improvement
- Foundation subjects curriculum design and assessment need refinement so pupils learn key knowledge more consistently
- Checks on school improvement impact lack precision, making it harder to prioritise improvement strategies effectively
- Some wider curriculum subjects are at an earlier stage of development compared to core subjects like English and maths
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff ensuring pupils feel safe and supported with any worries they may have.
Extracurricular Activities
School clubs, trips, visits, residentials, music performances in local church, Year 6 shared reading sessions with younger pupils, breakfast club
Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School is a Good school where pupils are proud to belong and benefit from warm relationships with staff. The school has completed a comprehensive curriculum review and is working effectively to address key weaknesses in national outcomes.
At a Glance
11.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
52 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 improved from 73% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 55% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 55% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.8
Avg class size
22.5
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
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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.
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 Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School
Will you get a place at Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School?
For 2026 entry it had 14 first choices for 15 places. The report sets your home postcode against these figures.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
101 pupils
105 places
4 spare places 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: Every first choice offered
Future places in the local planning area
DfE estimates the Kingsclere/Burghclere Primary planning area (Hampshire) will have 398 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
19.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
99
Total Pupils
44
Boys
55
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
12.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,702
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,204
Per pupil
£675k
Total funding
£12k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
9.8%
Persistent absence
92
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 69% did so in maths.
What is Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded. At its last graded inspection, in March 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
Is it hard to get a place at Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School?
Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School average 24.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School?
Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School has around 99 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School?
3.6% of sessions were missed at Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 9.8% of pupils were persistently absent.
How many road collisions happen near Hurstbourne Tarrant 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. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School?
Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School is at Church Street, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 0AX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)