King's Somborne Church of England Primary School, Stockbridge
King's Somborne Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Stockbridge. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 158th-highest of the 305 schools in Hampshire with published results, and 7,614th of 14,452 across England. It was 75% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hampshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
King's Somborne Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at King's Somborne Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 50% in reading and 40% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at King's Somborne Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 19 families put King's Somborne Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 25 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at King's Somborne Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to King's Somborne Church of England Primary School are Stockbridge Primary & Pre-School (2.6 miles, Good, 82% reading, 59% maths); Broughton Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 90% maths); Braishfield Primary School (4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 71% maths); and Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School (4.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 100% maths).
King's Somborne Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Stockbridge Primary & Pre-SchoolBroughton Primary SchoolBraishfield Primary SchoolLockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (90%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 10 pupils (10.9%) received SEN support and 12 (13%) 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 Mottisfont & Dunbridge Rail Station, about 3.9 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Parish Church (se-bound), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 9 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Suspensions and exclusions
King's Somborne 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; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from March 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
18.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 50% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 40% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 50% to 68% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.7
Avg class size
28.0
KS2
3
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from King's Somborne Church of England Primary School
Autumn Newsletter 005
2 Oct 2026
Autumn Newsletter 004
25 Sep 2026
Autumn Newsletter 003
18 Sep 2026
Autumn Newsletter 002
11 Sep 2026
Autumn Newsletter 001
4 Sep 2026
Summer Newsletter 013
20 Jul 2026
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Bus Stops
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
101 pupils
135 places
34 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Stockbridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stockbridge
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
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
10
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
23.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
92
Total Pupils
49
Boys
43
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
15.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,515
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,360
Per pupil
£713k
Total funding
£27k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
10.0%
Persistent absence
90
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about King's Somborne Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at King's Somborne Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at King's Somborne Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 74% did so in maths.
What is King's Somborne Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
King's Somborne Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for King's Somborne Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When King's Somborne Church of England 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 King's Somborne Church of England Primary School?
King's Somborne Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 75% of its 135 places.
How big are the classes at King's Somborne Church of England Primary School?
Classes at King's Somborne Church of England Primary School average 25.7 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to King's Somborne Church of England Primary School?
King's Somborne Church of England Primary School has around 92 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at King's Somborne Church of England Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at King's Somborne Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 10% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to King's Somborne Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming King's Somborne Church of England 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.
How many road collisions happen near King's Somborne Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is King's Somborne Church of England Primary School?
King's Somborne Church of England Primary School is at Romsey Road, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)