SchoolScoresSt Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7BP
023 9226 2599 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 November 2019. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
57 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Waterlooville comparisons use the 12 of its 22 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 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 | Waterlooville | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waterlooville. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waterlooville. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waterlooville. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waterlooville. Higher than 100% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 44% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waterlooville. Higher than 89% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 76% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waterlooville. Higher than 88% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 72% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waterlooville. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). 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. Waterlooville figures pool parents at the Waterlooville 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
64 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 116489), before it changed to its current form.
78% — 15 points above the Hampshire average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 58 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 73 |
| Of those, offered a place | 56 (77%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 133 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.3
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 Roman Catholic 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 17th highest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.7% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 22 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 67% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.0 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 22 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 14th highest of 20 state primary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 22% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 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
- Springwood Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springwood Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
- Mill Hill Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Purbrook Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2025
- Purbrook Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 1 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Morelands Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Berewood Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barncroft Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Havant 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warren Park Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 November 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville?
98% of the 57 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 73 families put St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville as their first choice for 58 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 56 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 151930.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.