Great Binfields Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Binfields Farm Lane, Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8AJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Great Binfields Primary School is a primary school in Basingstoke for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 10th of 27 primary schools in Basingstoke. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 November 2022, report published 11 December 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 November 2022

Pupils are happy at this welcoming school. Leaders have created an inclusive and nurturing environment. They make sure that values such as respect, cooperation and honesty are at the centre of everything they do. As one parent stated: 'This is a really supportive school. Staff genuinely care and want the best for every child.' Pupils behave well around school and in lessons. They play well together at breaktimes, keeping active by using the rich range of outdoor equipment provided. Pupils show high levels of consideration towards each other. They speak confidently about the importance of respecting and understanding others in society. Relationships between pupils and staff are positive. Pupils say that they feel safe at school. On the rare occasions that bullying happens, this is addressed promptly by staff. In addition, pupils have a clear understanding of how to get help from trusted adults in school. Pupils have many opportunities to nurture their talents, through attending a wide range of clubs including French, rugby and computing. Pupils learn about the importance of healthy eating and keeping fit. For example, children in Reception learn that fruit and vegetables are good for them, and pupils in Year 6 know how exercise keeps the heart healthy.

What the school should improve

  • In some subjects, the essential knowledge that pupils need to learn is not clear. Series of lessons in these subjects do not enable pupils to make links between concepts securely enough so that they build knowledge systematically. Leaders need to complete and embed a coherently sequenced curriculum from Reception through to Year 6 for all subjects.
  • Teachers' pedagogical and pedagogical content knowledge are not consistently strong. Teachers do not always design activities that enable pupils to transfer knowledge into their long-term memories, meaning not all pupils learn as well as they could. Leaders need to strengthen teachers' pedagogical and pedagogical content knowledge to ensure that pupils learn and remember the intended curriculum effectively.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths66%

66%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths17%

17%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

415 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals10.1%

10.1%, 16.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language16.9%

16.9%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.9%

9.9%, 4.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Great Binfields Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Four Lanes Community Junior School0.7 milesOfsted: Good47% met the expected standard
Four Lanes Infant School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School1 mileReport card: Expected standard to strong standard65% met the expected standard
Old Basing Infant School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Marnel Community Infant School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Miss Kelly Dillon
Address
Binfields Farm Lane, Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8AJ
Local authority
Hampshire
URN
132212

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.