King's Somborne Church of England Primary School
71%
Capacity
100
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About King's Somborne Church of England Primary School
King's Somborne Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Test Valley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 100 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity.
Ofsted has rated King's Somborne Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul O'Brien, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 30% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13244th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 40 in Test Valley.
King's Somborne Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 16 applications for 10 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at King's Somborne Church of England Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Film Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Test Valley, King's Somborne Church of England 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 | Romsey Road, Stockbridge, Test Valley, SO20 6PN |
| Headteacher | Paul O'Brien |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 100 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.0% |
| School Capacity | 100 / 140 (71% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (30%)
13244th of 13,686
Nationally
1976th of 2,034
In South East
38th of 40
In Test Valley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
30%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
30%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
16
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Romsey Road, Stockbridge
Test Valley, SO20 6PN
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