Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School
83%
Capacity
87
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School
Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Test Valley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 87 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ian Hickman, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5355th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 40 in Test Valley.
Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 14 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cross Country, Netball, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Gardening, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Test Valley, Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Ragged Appleshaw, Andover, Test Valley, SP11 9HR |
| Headteacher | Ian Hickman |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 87 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.8% |
| School Capacity | 87 / 105 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 1 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5355th of 13,686
Nationally
741st of 2,034
In South East
9th of 40
In Test Valley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ragged Appleshaw, Andover
Test Valley, SP11 9HR
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