Medstead Church of England Primary School
85%
Capacity
190
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Medstead Church of England Primary School
Medstead Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Hampshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 190 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 224 places).
Ofsted has rated Medstead Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matt Hunt, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12662nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 31 in East Hampshire.
Medstead Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 23 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Medstead Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Athletics, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Gardening, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Hampshire, Medstead 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 | Roedowns Road, Alton, East Hampshire, GU34 5LG |
| Headteacher | Matt Hunt |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 190 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.5% |
| School Capacity | 190 / 224 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (38%)
12662nd of 13,686
Nationally
1876th of 2,034
In South East
28th of 31
In East Hampshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
38%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
38%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
51
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Medstead Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Roedowns Road, Alton
East Hampshire, GU34 5LG
Journey to School
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