Best 3 Primary schools in East Hampshire – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Liphook Infant School (Primary) in Liphook; Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School (Primary) in Liphook; Catherington Church of England Infant School (Primary) in Waterlooville — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Liphook Infant School, Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School and Catherington Church of England Infant School. They are primary phase and community school and voluntary controlled school type located around Liphook, Hampshire and Waterlooville, Hampshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Liphook Infant School), published Jul 2022. The lowest is 2 (Catherington Church of England Infant School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Catherington Church of England Infant School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 700, typical FSM 10–15%, range 10–15%–15–20%; all under Hampshire local authority.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Liphook Infant School GU30 7QE	Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School GU30 7QE	Catherington Church of England Infant School PO8 0TD
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Liphook Hampshire GU30 7QE	Liphook Hampshire GU30 7QE	Waterlooville Hampshire PO8 0TD
Latest Ofsted	1 20 Jul 2022	1 24 Jan 2022	2 17 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	270	360	90
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	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Hampshire (850)	Hampshire (850)	Hampshire (850)
Website	www.liphookfederation.co.uk	www.liphookfederation.co.uk	www.catherington.hants.sch.uk
Telephone	01428722036	01428722490	02392592263
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Liphook Infant School

GU30 7QE

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Liphook
Hampshire
GU30 7QE
Ofsted: 1 20 Jul 2022
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hampshire (850)
Website: www.liphookfederation.co.uk
Telephone: 01428722036

Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School

GU30 7QE

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Liphook
Hampshire
GU30 7QE
Ofsted: 1 24 Jan 2022
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hampshire (850)
Website: www.liphookfederation.co.uk
Telephone: 01428722490

Catherington Church of England Infant School

PO8 0TD

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Waterlooville
Hampshire
PO8 0TD
Ofsted: 2 17 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hampshire (850)
Website: www.catherington.hants.sch.uk
Telephone: 02392592263

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

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.

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