Stanhope Primary School

About Stanhope Primary School

Stanhope Primary School sits within Hampshire’s large primary landscape — one of 425 state primaries in the local authority — and serves the Rushmoor area. Among its local peers, the school is not ranked alongside the top performers in the authority; the highest-scoring nearby primary, Preston Candover Church of England Primary School, holds a ranking score of 100, followed by Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School at 94 and St Faith’s Church of England Primary School at 92. For families prioritising an Outstanding Ofsted rating, the nearest such school is Talavera Junior School, just 0.9 kilometres away. Stanhope itself is a mixed, non-denominational primary for children aged 4 to 11, with a capacity of 420 pupils. The headteacher is Sarah Kennedy. There is no nursery provision or sixth form on site, and the school does not offer boarding.

Academic outcomes at Stanhope Primary School are not detailed in the available data, so it is not possible to report specific Progress 8 scores, KS2 SATs results, or A-Level performance. The local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment stands at 61, but without Stanhope’s own figures, a direct comparison cannot be drawn. Ofsted inspection grades are also absent from the data, meaning the school’s current rating and any recent inspection history are unknown. Of the 425 state primaries in Hampshire, 33 hold an Outstanding rating, but Stanhope’s status among these is not recorded. Parents researching academic performance will need to consult the school directly or check the most recent published results to gauge how pupils here compare with the LA average and with higher-ranked peers in the area.

On the practical side, Stanhope offers a range of facilities including a Forest School, music rooms, a library, and playing fields. Sports provision is broad, covering football, cricket, netball, swimming, cross country, dance, and athletics, while extracurricular clubs include coding, art club, and film club. The school’s capacity of 420 suggests it is a reasonably sized primary, though no admissions data or oversubscription figures are available to indicate how competitive places are. For families considering SEND support, no specific provisions are listed in the data. Given the lack of nursery or sixth form, this school suits families looking for a straightforward primary phase only. The absence of a religious character means it may appeal to those seeking a non-faith setting. Without exam results or an Ofsted rating, the school’s strongest draws appear to be its facilities and club variety rather than published academic metrics.

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