Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School
126%
Capacity
141
Pupils
5.3x
Demand
About Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Winchester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 141 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (126% of 112 places).
the school is led by headteacher Caroline Grist, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8756th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 35 in Winchester.
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 105 applications for 20 places, making it 5.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 99% recommending the school (100 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Rounders, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Winchester, Durley Church of England Controlled 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 | Durley Brook Road, Southampton, Winchester, SO32 2AR |
| Headteacher | Caroline Grist |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 141 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.1% |
| School Capacity | 141 / 112 (126% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (12 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8756th of 13,686
Nationally
1302nd of 2,034
In South East
27th of 35
In Winchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
100 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
105
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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Contact Information
Durley Brook Road, Southampton
Winchester, SO32 2AR
Durley Brook Road, Southampton
Winchester, SO32 2AR
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