Ofsted: Expected standard emoji_events #74 in Hampshire public Top 48% UK

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mrs Gemma Lillywhite (Headteacher)

location_onBasingstoke, RG24 7DE

language Visit Website phone 01256465092

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Expected standard

Inspected 2026

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Students

352

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Expected Standard

65%

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Age Range

7-11

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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is a Voluntary aided school primary school in Basingstoke, serving ages 7-11. Assessed at Expected standard by Ofsted on its latest Report Card inspection. Ranks in the top 48% of primary schools nationally.

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School Summary

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is a voluntary aided school in Basingstoke, Hampshire, admitting pupils aged 7-11. The school has approximately 357 pupils on roll, of whom 8% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 8% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #74 of 302 primaries in Hampshire and #4,288 of 14,159 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2026. The school's current overall rating is Expected standard. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Expected standard, behaviour and attitudes Strong standard, personal development Strong standard, and leadership and management Expected standard.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 21.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

65%

LA 61%

Reading85% LA 74%

Writing73% LA 71%

Maths78% LA 72%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

59%

LA 58%England 61%

Reading75% LA 73% · Eng 74%

Writing72% LA 70% · Eng 72%

Maths77% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

62%

LA 59%England 60%

Reading78% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Writing71% LA 71% · Eng 71%

Maths80% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

-0.8

Read

LA -0.6

-2.2 to 0.5

0.3

Write

LA -0.7

-1.0 to 1.5

0.3

Maths

LA -1.3

-0.9 to 1.6

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

79%

LA 65%England 65%

Reading86% LA 74% · Eng 73%

Writing90% LA 79% · Eng 78%

Maths90% LA 77% · Eng 79%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

1.0

Read

LA -0.3

-0.3 to 2.3

1.6

Write

LA -0.3

0.4 to 2.8

-0.3

Maths

LA -1.0

-1.4 to 0.8

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

81%

LA 67%

Reading90% LA 78%

Writing94% LA 80%

Maths85% LA 76%

Read SS

108

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

107

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.4

Read

LA -0.1

-0.9 to 1.7

1.6

Write

LA -0.1

0.4 to 2.8

-0.5

Maths

LA -0.6

-1.6 to 0.6

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Primary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	Attainment	Progress
2025	#4,288 / 14,159	#74	#6,712	#1
2024	#5,212 / 14,233	#89	#7,951	#1
2023	#6,626 / 13,940	#119	#6,491	#7,334
2019	#2,095 / 11,810	#42	#2,325	#4,410
2018	#2,274 / 10,972	#51	#1,740	#4,792

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 January 2026

Inspection Report

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09 November 2021

Inspection Report

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11 December 2018

Inspection Report

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04 February 2015

Inspection Report

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06 February 2009

Inspection Report

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20 June 2008

Inspection Report

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14 March 2006

Inspection Report

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19 June 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2026-01-06

S5 Inspection REIF Report Card

Report Card

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Why no single overall grade?

From autumn 2024 / 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word headline grades (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate) with individual area judgements on a Report Card.

Curriculum & Teaching

Expected standard

Achievement

Expected standard

Attendance & Behaviour

Strong standard

Personal Development

Strong standard

Inclusion

Strong standard

Leadership & Governance

Expected standard

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2021-11-09

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

verified_user Safeguarding: Met

2018-12-11

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2015-02-04

Exempt School Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Latest Ungraded: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

2009-02-06

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 0.8% for this term (primary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.6%(2 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 1.225% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 348 pupils. During this period, there were 2 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.6%, which is below the termly national average of 0.8%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	348	2	0.6%	0.8%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	350	7	2.0%	0.9%
2023/24 (Summer term)	344	1	0.3%	0.8%
2023/24 (Spring term)	349	1	0.3%	0.7%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	349	1	0.3%	0.8%
2022/23 (Summer term)	354	10	2.8%	0.7%
2022/23 (Spring term)	352	5	1.4%	0.6%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	347	3	0.9%	0.6%
2021/22 (Summer term)	348	3	0.9%	0.5%
2021/22 (Spring term)	348	5	1.4%	0.5%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	345	5	1.4%	0.5%
2020/21 (Summer term)	354	3	0.8%	0.4%
2020/21 (Spring term)	356	0	0.0%	0.1%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	360	0	0.0%	0.4%
2019/20 (Summer term)	358	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	358	2	0.6%	0.4%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	358	2	0.6%	0.6%
2018/19 (Summer term)	356	3	0.8%	0.4%
2018/19 (Spring term)	357	0	0.0%	0.5%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	356	1	0.3%	0.5%
2017/18 (Summer term)	358	1	0.3%	0.5%
2017/18 (Spring term)	358	1	0.3%	0.4%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	361	0	0.0%	0.5%
2016/17 (Summer term)	355	0	0.0%	0.4%
2016/17 (Spring term)	354	0	0.0%	0.4%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	356	0	0.0%	0.5%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 33 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 7 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 7 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 4 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

Overall, how do parents view this school?

96%Positive

My child is happy at this school.

97%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

99%Positive

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When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

strongly agree38%

agree24%

disagree5%

strongly disagree10%

don't know5%

not applicable87%

Neither agree nor disagree19%

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree70%

agree26%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

Neither agree nor disagree2%

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

strongly agree78%

agree18%

Neither agree nor disagree4%

Don't know1%

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

strongly agree74%

agree23%

Neither agree nor disagree1%

disagree1%

Don't know1%

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

strongly agree71%

agree25%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

Neither agree nor disagree2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

strongly agree57%

agree20%

disagree2%

not applicable18%

Neither agree nor disagree2%

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

yes23%

no77%

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree58%

agree29%

disagree3%

Neither agree nor disagree11%

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

yes98%

no2%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

Overall, how do parents view this school?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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