St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School, Havant
St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Havant. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2021. That was 5 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 10 schools in Havant with published results, and 9,801st of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 104% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2021)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hampshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School in detail
St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School. We look forward to getting to know your child, and your family, well over the coming months and years. We are a popular, thriving church school, founded on Christian values which are embedded in all that we do."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, dance, guitar, STEM and gardening.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 76% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 18 families put St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School as their first choice and 43 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School are Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 74% maths); Trosnant Infant School (0.6 miles, Good); Trosnant Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 59% reading, 61% maths); and Front Lawn Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 86% maths).
St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery SchoolTrosnant Infant SchoolTrosnant Junior SchoolFront Lawn Primary Academy
What parents say
51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School (as of April 2026): 88% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (92%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).
Who goes there
34.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (5%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Havant Rail Station, about 1040 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Abbotstone Avenue (adjacent), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 328 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 4.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School are Warblington School (0.7 miles), Havant Academy (1 mile) and Park Community School (1.3 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 9 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Alban's excels at creating a safe, caring environment where every child feels valued and supported. The school is particularly strong at identifying and helping vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils, giving them access to enrichment opportunities and targeted pastoral support so they can thrive alongside their peers. Staff relationships with pupils are warm and positive, helping children develop confidence and a real sense of belonging.
Key Strengths
- Personal development programme is dynamic and responsive to local context, with strong PSHE curriculum
- Safeguarding culture is open and positive with all legal requirements met
- Excellent pastoral support and enrichment opportunities for disadvantaged pupils, with high participation rates
- Calm, respectful behaviour across school with exceptionally rare bullying
- Well-sequenced curriculum that meets needs of all pupils, including those with SEND
Areas for Improvement
- Writing skills need more rigorous approach, particularly in early writing and consistent letter formation
- Some subjects lack the same rigour and precision in teaching key knowledge as others (e.g. history does this well)
- Early years staff interactions sometimes don't extend children's thinking or deepen learning as effectively as they could
- New middle leaders need more time to embed their developing practices and achieve identified next steps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Enrichment opportunities for disadvantaged pupils, sensory circuits, pastoral support programmes, Ready to Learn sessions, soft starts, wider therapies
St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School provides a safe, inclusive environment where pupils learn well and are mostly ready for the next stage of learning. The school demonstrates particular strength in personal development and wellbeing, with strong support for disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils.
At a Glance
34.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
51 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 76% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 88% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 76% to 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
31.0
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
32.8
KS2
5
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School
2nd October 2026
2 Oct 2026
25th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
4th September 2026
4 Sep 2026
10th July 2026
10 Jul 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School.
- Active8 Minds Horizon Holiday Club770m away · Not yet graded
- Freedom School Holidays940m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 20 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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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Your chances of a place at St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
218 pupils
210 places
8 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Havant
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Havant
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(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
34
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
21.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
213
Total Pupils
106
Boys
107
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,936
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,476
Per pupil
£1339k
Total funding
£88k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
9.8%
Persistent absence
193
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2021, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Alban's Church of England Aided 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 St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School?
St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School was full in 2025, at 104% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School?
Classes at St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School average 31 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School?
St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School has around 213 pupils on roll. 35% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School in 2024/25. 9.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Alban's Church of England Aided 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.
Does St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School: Active8 Minds Horizon Holiday Club (770m away, registered, not yet graded) and Freedom School Holidays (940m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 20 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School?
St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School is at St Alban's Road, West Leigh, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2JX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)