Dogmersfield Church of England Primary School

About Dogmersfield Church of England Primary School

Dogmersfield Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Hampshire, serving 103 pupils in the Hart district. It ranks 6th out of 18 primary schools in the local authority, placing it comfortably in the top third of its peers. The top-performing schools in the area include Preston Candover Church of England Primary School, Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School, and St Faith's Church of England Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 20 places in 2025/26, it received 73 applications, with 21 first-preference requests and only 19 offers made. That works out at 3.65 applicants per place, a clear sign of local demand. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Elvetham Heath Primary School, 2.8 km away, though Dogmersfield itself holds a Good rating from its most recent inspection in May 2025.

Academically, the school performs above the Hampshire average at Key Stage 2. In 2023/24, 73% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of 61%. Reading scores were particularly strong, with an average scaled score of 107 and 31% of pupils reaching the higher standard. Writing also stood out: 93% met the expected level and 33% achieved the higher standard. Maths was slightly lower, with 69% at expected and an average score of 104. The school’s Ofsted inspection in 2025 gave it Good marks across the board, with an Outstanding rating for personal development. Behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and the quality of education were all judged Good. The early years provision also received a Good rating. Compared with its previous inspection in 2011, which also rated overall effectiveness as Good, the school has maintained its standard while improving in personal development.

The school offers a range of facilities including a library, ICT suite, art studios, a dining hall and a chapel. Sports include cross country, football, netball, rounders, athletics and dance, and there are clubs such as choir, eco club, science club and film club. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. Parent views are largely positive: 93% of respondents would recommend the school, and 90% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy there. However, 17% disagreed that SEND children receive the support they need, and 17% disagreed that the school has high expectations for their child. This is a Church of England school with a strong local reputation, suited to families who value a small, community-focused setting and can secure one of the oversubscribed places.

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