Whitewater Church of England Primary School, Hook
Whitewater Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Hook. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 6 schools in Hook with published results, and 13,747th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 75 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hampshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
Whitewater Church of England Primary School in detail
Whitewater Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Whitewater Church of England Primary School is a school where the well-being, happiness and development (emotional, social and academic) of every child sit at the very heart of everything we do."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Historically the vision for Church of England schools has been to serve their local community by ensuring that all children regardless of background have access to a quality education underpinned by Christian values. Today, this vision still holds true for us at Whitewater C of E Primary School."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, cross-country, judo and dance.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:40am and after-school care, from £7.50 per session.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 50% of Year 6 pupils at Whitewater Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 56% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 69% in reading and 54% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Whitewater Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Whitewater Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 46 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 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 Whitewater Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Whitewater Church of England Primary School are Hook Junior School (1.5 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 91% maths); Hook Infant School (1.5 miles, Outstanding); Greenfields Junior School (3.3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 72% maths); and Four Lanes Community Junior School (3.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 58% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Whitewater Church of England Primary School.
Hook Junior SchoolHook Infant SchoolGreenfields Junior SchoolFour Lanes Community Junior School
What parents say
49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Whitewater Church of England Primary School (as of September 2026): 96% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
9.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 8.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%) and Mixed (5%).
In 2026, 19 pupils (17.1%) received SEN support and 9 (8.1%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hook Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Whitewater Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 6th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Whitewater Church of England Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 7 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 · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
9.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
49 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 69% to 50% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 56% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 54% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Whitewater Church of England Primary School, with their latest published grades:
- St John's Preschool Hook - Day nursery, 1.5 milesOfsted, 12 July 2021: Outstanding overall; safeguarding is effective
- Oaklea House Day Nursery - Day nursery, 1.5 milesOfsted, 13 December 2024: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Hook Village Nursery - Pre-school, 1.6 milesOfsted, 16 September 2022: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Pumpkin Patch Pre School - Day nursery, 1.9 milesOfsted, 9 July 2024: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Whitewater Church of England Primary School
Will you get a place at Whitewater Church of England Primary School?
For 2026 entry it had 16 first choices for 18 places. The report sets your home postcode against these figures.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
126 pupils
140 places
14 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
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
Future places in the local planning area
DfE estimates the Hook/Odiham Primary planning area (Hampshire) will have 269 spare primary places in 2027/28.
Source: Department for Education, School capacity: Academic year 2024/25 (published 19 March 2026), estimates of future school place demand by planning area. Council pupil forecasts against reported places, counting places councils and DfE plan to add or remove; rounded to whole places. Explore Education Statistics
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
25.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
111
Total Pupils
55
Boys
56
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
18.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,973
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,989
Per pupil
£818k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
8.1%
Persistent absence
111
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Whitewater Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Whitewater Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Whitewater Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 50% reached the expected standard in reading and 56% did so in maths.
What is Whitewater Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitewater Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
Is it hard to get a place at Whitewater Church of England Primary School?
Whitewater Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 140 places.
How big are the classes at Whitewater Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Whitewater Church of England Primary School average 27.8 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils.
How many pupils go to Whitewater Church of England Primary School?
Whitewater Church of England Primary School has around 111 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Whitewater Church of England Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Whitewater Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 8.1% of pupils were persistently absent.
How many road collisions happen near Whitewater Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Whitewater Church of England Primary School?
Whitewater Church of England Primary School is at The Street, Rotherwick, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9BG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)