Micheldever CofE Primary School
71%
Capacity
75
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Micheldever CofE Primary School
Micheldever CofE Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections. In its 2022 graded inspection, the school received Good marks across every category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. The most telling academic metric for this small primary is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2. At 57%, this figure sits just below the Hampshire local authority average of 61%. While the school ranks 24th out of 35 primary schools in the Winchester area and falls within the bottom 50% nationally, the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects.
Reading is a clear strength at Micheldever. 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading at Key Stage 2, well above the national average, and 50% achieved the higher standard. The average reading score of 109 is notably strong. Maths and writing are more mixed, with 57% and 71% reaching the expected standard respectively, and only 21% achieving the higher standard in each. The average maths score of 103 is solid but unremarkable. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is difficult to say how much value the school adds from its pupils' starting points. However, with 32% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively disadvantaged cohort compared to many in the area.
The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 13 applications for 8 places and all 8 first-preference applicants offered a spot. Facilities include a forest school, playing fields, music rooms, art studios, and a chapel, reflecting its Church of England foundation. Sports provision covers athletics, football, gymnastics, dance, netball and rounders, while clubs include drama, gardening and eco club. The school has identified SEND support for specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With just 75 pupils against a capacity of 105, classes are small, which may suit families looking for a close-knit village school where individual attention is possible. The lack of nursery provision or a sixth form means it is purely a primary option for children aged 4 to 11.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street, Winchester, Winchester, SO21 3DB |
| Headteacher | Thomas Bint |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 75 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.0% |
| School Capacity | 75 / 105 (71% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8689th of 13,686
Nationally
1292nd of 2,034
In South East
24th 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
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
57%
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
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
2025/26Oversubscribed8
13
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British61.3%
- White (other)5.3%
- Mixed5.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
1
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Church Street, Winchester
Winchester, SO21 3DB
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