Which is the best primary school in Basingstoke?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Rucstall Primary School ranks first of 27 ranked primary schools in Basingstoke, with 90% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Basingstoke ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Basingstoke?

27 primary schools in Basingstoke published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Basingstoke, ranked

The 27 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Rucstall Primary School
Community school

24%

higher standard

90%

expected standard
2
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

21%

higher standard

85%

expected standard
3
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

22%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
4
Preston Candover Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

29%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
5
Kempshott Junior School
Community school

13%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
6
Overton Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

13%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
7
Oakridge Junior School
Community school

20%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
8
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided school

15%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
9
Manor Field Junior School
Community school

13%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
10
Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
11
Oakley Church of England Junior School
Voluntary controlled school

20%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
12
Cliddesden Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
13
Castle Hill Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
14
Great Binfields Primary School
Community school

17%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
15
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Voluntary aided school

8%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
16
Marnel Junior School
Academy sponsor led

2%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
17
Winklebury Junior School
Community school

6%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
18
Park View Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
19
Hatch Warren Junior School
Community school

5%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
20
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Academy sponsor led

6%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
21
South View Junior School
Community school

2%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
22
Kings Furlong Junior School
Community school

2%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
23
Fairfields Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
24
Chalk Ridge Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

51%

expected standard
25
Four Lanes Community Junior School
Community school

3%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
26
Merton Junior School
Community school

3%

higher standard

46%

expected standard
27
Chiltern Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

43%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Basingstoke?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Rucstall Primary School ranks first of 27 ranked primary schools in Basingstoke, with 90% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Basingstoke ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Basingstoke?: 27 primary schools in Basingstoke published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.