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St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill

Basingstoke and Deane, RG20 9XFPrimaryAges 5–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill

St Thomas' Church of England Infant School in Woolton Hill is a small state primary for children aged 5 to 7, currently teaching 95 pupils against a capacity of 90. That slight overfill reflects genuine local demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 39 applications for just 22 places, with 21 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio sits at 1.77, meaning nearly two families compete for every spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 6.3%, well below the national average and a strong indicator of the area's relative affluence. The school is a Church of England foundation, though its religious character is likely to appeal to families who value that ethos without it being a strict requirement. With a headteacher, Paul Davies, at the helm, the school operates within Hampshire's local authority and serves a distinctly village catchment in the Basingstoke and Deane borough.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWoolton Hill, Newbury, Basingstoke and Deane, RG20 9XF
HeadteacherPaul Davies
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils95
Free School Meals (FSM)6.3%
School Capacity95 / 90 (106% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumMusic RoomsLibraryForest SchoolArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersCricketCross CountryGymnasticsAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubFilm ClubDramaEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.