Best 3 Primary schools in Hampshire – comparison
Comparison of primary schools: Whiteley Primary School (Primary) in Fareham; Rucstall Primary School (Primary) in Basingstoke; Zouch Academy (Primary) in Tidworth — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.
At a glance
This page compares Whiteley Primary School, Rucstall Primary School and Zouch Academy. They are primary phase and community school and academy sponsor led type located around Fareham, Hampshire, Basingstoke, Hampshire and Tidworth, Hampshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Whiteley Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Whiteley Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 400, combined total ≈ 1,250, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–20–25%; all within the The White Horse Federation trust.
| Attribute |
Whiteley Primary School
PO15 7LA
|
Rucstall Primary School
RG21 3EX
|
Zouch Academy
SP9 7JF
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase / Type | Primary • Community school | Primary • Community school | Primary • Academy sponsor led |
| Location |
Fareham Hampshire PO15 7LA |
Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 3EX |
Tidworth Hampshire SP9 7JF |
| Latest Ofsted | 1 12 Sep 2024 | 1 15 Jul 2024 | 1 7 Jul 2024 |
| Ofsted report | — | — | — |
| Pupils (roll) | ≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils |
| FSM % | 5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % |
| Capacity | 630 | 210 | 420 |
| Capacity utilisation | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % |
| Age range | — | — | — |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Not applicable | Not applicable | |
| Trust / Local authority | Hampshire (850) | Hampshire (850) | The White Horse Federation |
| Website | www.whiteleyprimary.co.uk | www.rucstall.hants.sch.uk | www.zouch-academy.twhf.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01489881601 | 01256466524 | 01980842293 |
| SEN provision | None reported | None reported | None reported |
| Profile | View profile | View profile | View profile |
Whiteley Primary School
PO15 7LA
- Phase / Type
- Primary • Community school
- Location
- Fareham
Hampshire
PO15 7LA - Ofsted
- 1 12 Sep 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Hampshire (850)
- Website
- www.whiteleyprimary.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01489881601
Rucstall Primary School
RG21 3EX
- Phase / Type
- Primary • Community school
- Location
- Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 3EX - Ofsted
- 1 15 Jul 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Hampshire (850)
- Website
- www.rucstall.hants.sch.uk
- Telephone
- 01256466524
Zouch Academy
SP9 7JF
- Phase / Type
- Primary • Academy sponsor led
- Location
- Tidworth
Hampshire
SP9 7JF - Ofsted
- 1 7 Jul 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- The White Horse Federation
- Website
- www.zouch-academy.twhf.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01980842293
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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context;
scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority
for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.