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Andover Church of England Primary School

Test Valley, SP10 1EPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
24%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#13,476
of 13,686 nationally

About Andover Church of England Primary School

Andover Church of England Primary School is a popular choice locally, with 88% of parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey saying they would recommend it to other families. The school was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 47 applications for 23 places, a ratio of just over two applicants per spot. 20 of those applications were first-preference choices, and all 20 received offers. Parents who responded were particularly positive about communication: 80% strongly agreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 67% strongly agreed that the school lets them know how their child is doing. A strong majority also felt their child is happy at the school, with 59% strongly agreeing and 35% agreeing. However, the picture is more mixed on SEND support: among the 45% of respondents with a child receiving special educational needs support, 45% strongly agreed that the school gives them what they need, but 23% disagreed and 9% strongly disagreed.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressEast Street, Andover, Test Valley, SP10 1EP
HeadteacherFiona Tickle
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils190
Free School Meals (FSM)38.4%
School Capacity190 / 210 (90% full)

The full report on this school

What 49 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jun 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Andover Church of England Primary School

Andover Church of England Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.