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Cherbourg Primary School

Cherbourg Primary School

Eastleigh, SO50 5QFPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

94%

Capacity

374

Pupils

1.8x

Demand

About Cherbourg Primary School

Cherbourg Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Eastleigh community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 374 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 400 places).

Ofsted has rated Cherbourg Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Wendy Smith, it falls under Hampshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12241st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 23 in Eastleigh.

Cherbourg Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 36 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Cherbourg Primary School include Library, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Rounders, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Eco Club, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Eastleigh, Cherbourg 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCherbourg Road, Eastleigh, Eastleigh, SO50 5QF
HeadteacherWendy Smith
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils374
Free School Meals (FSM)47.1%
School Capacity374 / 400 (94% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (42%)

12241st of 13,686

Nationally

Top 89%

1824th of 2,034

In South East

Top 90%

21st of 23

In Eastleigh

Top 91%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

42%

Expected Standard

2%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 102
Expected:66%
Higher:15%
Writing
Expected:47%
Higher:4%
MathsAvg Score: 100
Expected:53%
Higher:9%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -3%

'22/23

45%

'23/24

42%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

Facilities

6
LibraryArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCricketDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirEco ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

36

Applications

66

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

36 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cherbourg Primary School

Cherbourg Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

02380612557www.cherbourg.org.uk

Cherbourg Road, Eastleigh

Eastleigh, SO50 5QF

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Cherbourg Road, Eastleigh

Eastleigh, SO50 5QF

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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