Greatham Primary School

About Greatham Primary School

Greatham Primary School is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 210 pupils and currently hosts 205, meaning it is running very close to full. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 99 applications for just 30 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.3 to one. Of those applicants, 41 put Greatham as their first preference, and 28 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12.7%, which is worth noting in the context of the Hampshire local authority area. The school has no religious character and is not a boarding or nursery provider, so it serves a straightforward primary-age day population. With the school essentially full and oversubscribed, families considering Greatham will need to ensure they apply early and list it as a top preference to have a realistic chance of securing a place.

Academically, Greatham performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Hampshire LA average of 61%. The school’s ranking score of 77 places it 10th out of 31 schools in East Hampshire, putting it in the top 25% of primaries in the area. Nationally, it sits in the 15th percentile, which is a strong showing. Subject-level results are solid: 92% of pupils met the expected standard in both reading and writing, and 85% did so in maths. Average scaled scores were 107 in reading and 105 in maths. The proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard in all three subjects was 8%, with 31% reaching that level in reading and 19% in maths. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, rated it Good across all areas, including behaviour, personal development and leadership. This is a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2017.

The school offers a range of facilities including a sports hall, gymnasium, ICT suite, sensory room, art studios and music rooms, plus a chapel. Sports on offer include tennis, athletics, swimming and rounders, and clubs include coding, drama, film club and eco club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists specific SEND provisions for dyslexia, speech and language needs, visual impairment and autistic spectrum disorder. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 97% of respondents to the Parent View survey would recommend the school, and 82% strongly agreed that their child is happy there. Strong majorities also felt their child is safe, well-behaved and doing well. Greatham is a good fit for families who want a well-regarded, oversubscribed village primary with strong academic outcomes, a clear improvement trajectory and a broad range of enrichment activities, but they should be prepared for a competitive admissions process.

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