SchoolScoresSt Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Belle Vue Road, Old Basing, Basingstoke, RG24 7DE
01256 465092 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 January 2026 , published 1 March 2026.
In short: 3 strong, 3 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
163 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Basingstoke comparisons use the 4 of its 42 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 38 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Basingstoke | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 76% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 82% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 98% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 83% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 79% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | – | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 134 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 85% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 38 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 80% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | – | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Basingstoke. Higher than 79% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 98% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 47%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Basingstoke figures pool parents at the Basingstoke schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
79 pupils in this year group.
65% — 2 points above the Hampshire average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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.
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 36th highest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 22nd highest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 23rd highest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 32nd highest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 1st lowest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 29th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 26th lowest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 15th highest of 42 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 64% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.8 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 42 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 92% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.1 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 24th highest of 41 state primary schools in Basingstoke. Higher than 45% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 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
- Old Basing Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Great Binfields Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rucstall Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Four Lanes Community Junior School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- South View Infant and Nursery School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed with concerns 2024
- Four Lanes Infant School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- South View Junior School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marnel Junior School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marnel Community Infant School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Fairfields Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 3 strong, 3 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School?
98% of the 163 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 116350.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.