SchoolScoresVernham Dean Gillum's CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Vernham Dean, Andover, SP11 0JY
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 31 October 2023.
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 |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Andover comparisons use the 14 of its 27 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 13 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 | Andover | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Andover. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Andover. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Andover. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 83% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 15 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Andover. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 77% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 4th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Andover. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Andover figures pool parents at the Andover 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
6 pupils in this year group.
Only 6 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
67% — 4 points above the Hampshire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 100% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 12 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 10 |
| Of those, offered a place | 10 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 17 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
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, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 27 state primary schools in Andover. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.6% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 27 state primary schools in Andover. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 27 state primary schools in Andover. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.7% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 25th highest of 27 state primary schools in Andover. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 19th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Andover. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 24th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Andover. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 27 state primary schools in Andover. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 26th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Andover. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 18th highest of 27 state primary schools in Andover. Higher than 36% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.4 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 27th highest of 27 state primary schools in Andover. Higher than 2% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.0 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
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.
Questions parents ask
What is Vernham Dean Gillum's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Vernham Dean Gillum's CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 31 October 2023.
How did Vernham Dean Gillum's CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Vernham Dean Gillum's CofE Primary School?
95% of the 21 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Vernham Dean Gillum's CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Vernham Dean Gillum's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 10 families put Vernham Dean Gillum's CofE Primary School as their first choice for 12 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 10 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 116321.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.