Cheriton Primary School
About Cheriton Primary School
If you're a parent in Winchester weighing up Cheriton Primary School, the parent view data offers a strong starting point. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, a remarkable 95% of the 57 respondents said they would recommend the school. That's a very high vote of confidence. Digging into the specifics, 93% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 95% felt their child is safe. Behaviour is also a clear strength: 91% agreed the school ensures pupils are well-behaved, which aligns with the Ofsted inspection rating of 'Outstanding' for behaviour and attitudes. The school is clearly popular locally, too. For the 2025/26 intake, Cheriton received 30 applications for just 15 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2:1. Of those, 18 were first-preference applications, and all 15 places went to first-preference families, so getting a place here is competitive.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 57 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 EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Mar 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 30 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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