St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville has closed (Tuesday 30 June 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville.
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville, Waterlooville
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Waterlooville. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 14 schools in Waterlooville with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 105% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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 8 Oct 2026
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville in detail
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville reached the expected standard in reading and 86% 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 (84% in reading, 89% in maths).
Getting a place at St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville
For September 2026 entry, 73 families put St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville as their first choice and 133 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 17 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville are St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville (under 0.1 miles); Springwood Junior School (0.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 64% maths); Springwood Infant School (0.4 miles, Good); and Mill Hill Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 73% reading, 57% maths).
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, WaterloovilleSpringwood Junior SchoolSpringwood Infant SchoolMill Hill Primary School
What parents say
57 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (95%).
Who goes there
10.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 35 pupils (8%) received SEN support and 12 (2.8%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bedhampton Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Oaklands School (e-bound), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 229 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 Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville issued 5 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2019, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Peter's excels at creating a caring environment where children feel valued and supported. Teachers are skilled at helping children read confidently and providing clear feedback to support learning. The school has high ambitions for every child, including those with additional needs, and actively develops their leadership skills through roles like peer mediators and junior chaplains.
Key Strengths
- Excellent start in early years with high levels of concentration and resilience in children
- Well-sequenced curriculum with strong subject knowledge from teachers, particularly effective in English and mathematics
- Excellent phonics teaching leading to confident, fluent readers who enjoy a wide range of texts
- High ambition for pupils with SEND, ensuring they follow the same curriculum with effective early identification and monitoring
- Strong personal development programme teaching pupils about online safety, mental and physical health, and respect for different faiths and cultures
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching in foundation subjects does not consistently adapt provision for pupils with SEND, meaning some pupils do not access the full curriculum as well as they could
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Variety of clubs to develop skills and talents, breakfast and after-school club
St Peter's Catholic Primary School has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection in 2019. The school is underpinned by its mission of caring for God, each other, and themselves, with strong relationships between adults and pupils.
At a Glance
10.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
57 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 84% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
31.1
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
32.0
KS2
9
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville.
- CM Sports Wrap Around - St PetersAt the school · Not yet graded
- Active8 Minds Springwood Wraparound Care and Holiday Club650m away · Not yet graded
- Active8 Minds Mill Hill Wraparound Care960m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
105%
Over capacity
439 pupils
420 places
19 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Waterlooville
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Waterlooville
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
35
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
10.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
435
Total Pupils
203
Boys
232
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
17.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,191
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,977
Per pupil
£2366k
Total funding
£65k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
6.8%
Persistent absence
381
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville
What are SATs results like at St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville?
Of the pupils at St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville?
No fixed boundary. When St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville 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 Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville was full in 2025, at 105% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville?
Classes at St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville average 31.1 pupils (2025/26). 5 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville has around 435 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville?
4.2% of sessions were missed at St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville in 2024/25. 6.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville 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 Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: CM Sports Wrap Around - St Peters (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville is at Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7BP.