Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School, Andover

Outstanding
Primary
Voluntary controlled school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.9km)Possible (~2.7km)Unlikely (~3.5km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Gareth Dee
Pupils:99 / 109 capacity
LA:Hampshire
Phone:01264736213
Address:Church Street, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Andover, SP11 0AX
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
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Overall

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years

Inspected 20 May 2025View full report
URN:116293
UKPRN:10071577
Diocese:Diocese of Winchester
Constituency:North West Hampshire
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

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 responses
Would recommend89%
Child is happy98%
Well taught96%
Good progress85%
Feels safe96%
Well behaved94%
Bullying dealt with14%
Kept informed90%
Handles concerns58%
Wider development89%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+4ppMaths+14ppWriting+22pp

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

Getting There

Bus Stops

George and Dragon (opp)
306m · 5 min walk
Telephone Exchange (opposite)
361m · 6 min walk
The Dene (SW-bound)
624m · 10 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

91%

Near capacity

99 pupils

109 capacity

10 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Andover

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,452
Projected new pupils:363

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Andover

Admissions Demand - Hampshire

Low demand0.86x oversubscription

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)

20 May 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood
26 March 2015
OutstandingReport
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding
15 January 2013

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SEN Provision

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Pupil Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.63551%

Overall absence

9.78261%

Persistent absence

92

Enrolments

Authorised2.93769%
Unauthorised0.69782%
Persistent (10%+)9.78261%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

3.47645%
18/19
2.88254%
20/21
4.38296%
21/22
4.18661%
22/23
4.25767%
23/24
3.63551%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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