SchoolScoresHordle CofE (VA) Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Hordle Lane, Hordle, Lymington, SO41 0FB
01425 611657 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 15 March 2016.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 February 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
42 pupils in this year group.
76% — 13 points above the Hampshire average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 76% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hampshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 43 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 46 |
| Of those, offered a place | 42 (91%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 85 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 10 state primary schools in Lymington. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 10 state primary schools in Lymington. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 10 state primary schools in Lymington. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 10 state primary schools in Lymington. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Lymington. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 10 state primary schools in Lymington. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 10 state primary schools in Lymington. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 10 state primary schools in Lymington. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools in Lymington. Higher than 92% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.1 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 9 state primary schools in Lymington. Higher than 37% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.0 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 8 state primary schools in Lymington. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 14.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Ashley Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025
- Ashley Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Milford-on-Sea CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tiptoe Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke's CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- New Milton Infant School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- New Milton Junior School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 2 expected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pennington CofE Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lymington Junior School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 March 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 February 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 46 families put Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School as their first choice for 43 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 42 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 116486.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.