Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School, Fordingbridge

In its own words: "Our accessible, inclusive & nourishing environments will foster self- assured , articulate and aspiring learners , with the resourcefulness to remain hopeful, resilient and adaptable , (even) in a changing and unpredictable world. Quality learning is at the heart of everything we do."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the staff, governors and pupils, I would like to thank you for your interest in Western Downland CE VA Primary School. Our lovely school is an integral part of the Whitsbury, Rockbourne, Damerham and Sandleheath community. The school comprises two sites; the infant site (Years R-2) in Damerham and the Junior site (Years 3-6) in Rockbourne."

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Western Downland Church of England Aided 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 fell from 78% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School as their first choice and 30 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School are Breamore Church of England Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 92% reading, 83% maths); Fordingbridge Junior School (2.7 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); Fordingbridge Infant School (2.7 miles, Good); and St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt (3.5 miles, Good).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School.

5.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 21 pupils (13.1%) received SEN support and 11 (6.9%) 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.

Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School.

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rockbourne DRT, 240 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).

In 2024/25, Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 5.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.