Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Petersfield
Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Petersfield. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 9 schools in Petersfield with published results, and 4,602nd of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 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 fell from 94% in reading and 94% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 36 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are Sheet Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 79% reading, 71% maths); Herne Junior School (1.2 miles, Good, 75% reading, 73% maths); Petersfield Infant School (1.4 miles, Requires improvement); and Langrish Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 87% reading, 90% maths).
Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Sheet Primary SchoolHerne Junior SchoolPetersfield Infant SchoolLangrish Primary School
What parents say
59 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 30% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (30%).
Who goes there
3.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%) and Mixed (11%).
Staffing
Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Petersfield Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bedales School (w-bound), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 11 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Suspensions and exclusions
Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; 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 February 2011, 15 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's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Children in this school have a wonderful start and go on to become confident and successful learners. From early years onwards, pupils are exceptionally well behaved. They act courteously and are polite. They demonstrate the school's values by being kind and generous to each other.
There are very strong and respectful professional relationships among pupils and staff. As a result, pupils are very proud of their school and enjoy attending. Parents and carers equally value the work of the school. Typical comments include 'This is a school where children feel valued and part of the school family.' Pupils talk with conviction about fairness and tolerance at an age-appropriate level. They demonstrate this in the way they treat each other, regardless of any differences between them.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has developed a rich and ambitious curriculum that inspires and engages pupils. For example, in design technology, pupils enjoy learning about noted engineers and use computer-aided design for their project work. The curriculum focuses on ensuring that pupils can build and connect knowledge across a broad range of subjects. The school has thought carefully about what it wants pupils to learn and when.
There are strong systems in place to check pupils' progress through the curriculum and to identify any gaps in their knowledge. Teachers use this information well to secure pupils' understanding across subjects. Occasionally, staff do not design activities precisely enough. This can make it harder for pupils to learn.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2011 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
3.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
59 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 declined from 94% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 94% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 100% to 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.3
Avg class size
20.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School.
- JC Sports Holiday Camps at Steep Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Hampshire; for families living there:
Apply to Hampshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
102 pupils
105 places
3 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Petersfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Petersfield
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(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
23.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
102
Total Pupils
50
Boys
52
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
14.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,996
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,850
Per pupil
£656k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
3.3%
Persistent absence
91
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
Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Questions parents ask about Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
What are SATs results like at Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Of the pupils at Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Classes at Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School average 23.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has around 102 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
3.2% of sessions were missed at Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in 2024/25. 3.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: JC Sports Holiday Camps at Steep Primary School (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 Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at 95 Church Road, Steep, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 2DE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)