Itchen Abbas Primary School, Winchester

In its own words: "Our vision is to inspire every child to love learning and achieve personal and academic growth through a creative, knowledge rich curriculum. We wish for every child to acquire the skills, knowledge, understanding and attitudes they require for a successful life within a safe, supportive school environment and community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our school. Nestled in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, Itchen Abbas is a small, nurturing village school with big ambitions for every child. We pride ourselves on developing confident, independent learners with enquiring minds, a love of discovery, and the resilience to rise to new challenges."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance and guitar.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £4 per day.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 1.30pm and an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 9am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Itchen Abbas Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% 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 (70% in reading, 70% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Itchen Abbas Primary School as their first choice and 27 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 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 Itchen Abbas Primary School are Kings Worthy Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 83% reading, 86% maths); Sun Hill Junior School (3.4 miles, Good, 74% reading, 72% maths); Sun Hill Infant and Preschool (3.4 miles, Good); and Winnall Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 77% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Itchen Abbas Primary School.

12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 6 pupils (9.7%) received SEN support and 3 (4.8%) 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.

Itchen Abbas 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.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Itchen Abbas Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village Hall (adjacent), 180 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).

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