Ropley CofE Primary School, Alresford

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our school has been serving the local community and providing high-quality education for over 150 years. Our vision is for every child to flourish both academically and personally. With so many exceptional independent schools across Hampshire, we strive to ensure our pupils get the same chances in life as in the private sector."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, multi-sports, drama and cooking.

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Ropley CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 83% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Ropley CofE Primary School as their first choice and 77 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ropley CofE Primary School are Four Marks Church of England Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); Medstead Church of England Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 63% reading, 63% maths); Sun Hill Junior School (3.4 miles, Good, 74% reading, 72% maths); and Sun Hill Infant and Preschool (3.4 miles, Good).

Ropley CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 35 pupils (19.4%) received SEN support and 12 (6.7%) 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.

Ropley CofE Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Ropley (Mid-Hants Railway), about 1 mile away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village Hall (e-bound), 150 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).

Ropley CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.