Hambrook Primary School
About Hambrook Primary School
Hambrook Primary School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 101 applications for just 30 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 3.37. Of those applicants, 48 put Hambrook as their first preference, and all 30 places went to first-preference families. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, though the school doesn't publish a parent-view survey percentage to quantify satisfaction directly. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 204 pupils against a capacity of 210, so it's running close to full. Headteacher Jennifer Rubel leads a school that, in its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023, was rated Good overall, with a standout Outstanding grade for behaviour and attitudes. That inspection also rated early years provision, quality of education, personal development, and leadership and management all as Good.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, 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
8 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
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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