St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School
98%
Capacity
107
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Bentworth 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 107 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 109 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanna Ayres, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1215th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 31 in East Hampshire.
St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 14 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 94% recommending the school (71 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Football, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Coding, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Hampshire, St Mary's Bentworth 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 | Church Street, Alton, East Hampshire, GU34 5RE |
| Headteacher | Joanna Ayres |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 107 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.8% |
| School Capacity | 107 / 109 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1215th of 13,686
Nationally
157th of 2,034
In South East
6th of 31
In East Hampshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
82%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
71 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
30
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Church Street, Alton
East Hampshire, GU34 5RE
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