Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School, Andover
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
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 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 73% to 77%. Maths has improved from 55% to 69%. Writing has improved from 55% to 77%.
Class Sizes
26.5
Avg class size
26.5
KS2
2
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
99 pupils
109 capacity
10 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Andover
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Andover
Admissions Demand - Hampshire
Places available
15,583
Applications
13,385
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.63551%
Overall absence
9.78261%
Persistent absence
92
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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