Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Hordle Lane, Hordle, Lymington, SO41 0FBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School is a primary school in Lymington for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 15th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 March 2016, report published 11 April 2016

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 February 2022

This is a happy school where everyone smiles. Adults and pupils alike are proud to belong to 'Team Hordle'. Pupils know that teamwork means that everyone pulls together, and they do. Children learn to cooperate right from their start in Nursery. Pupils know each other well and care about everyone's well-being. They feel safe and reports of bullying are very rare. Pupils told the inspector that they could not recall it ever happening in their school. They behave extremely well in their lessons and at breaktimes. Pupils like and trust the adults who work there. The school's 'learning superheroes' help pupils to build positive attitudes. Pupils said that teachers bring these to life to make lessons fun. Pupils find new knowledge fascinating and eagerly discuss their ideas. The buzz of excitement in classrooms was summed up by one pupil as 'a happy energy'. Parents said that their children thrive at school and cannot wait for the school day to start. Pupils enjoy a huge range of sporting clubs. Some clubs help pupils to find new hobbies. They go on interesting visits and take an active role in community events. Pupils think deeply about current world issues. They show an exemplary consideration for people in difficult circumstances. Pupils decide which charities to support with the money they raise.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

42 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths76%

76%, 14 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

382 pupils on roll, with places for 336

Eligible for free school meals8.6%

8.6%, 17.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.4%

2.4%, 19.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16%

16%, 1.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.2%

5.2%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Ashley Infant School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Ashley Junior School1 mileOfsted: Good56% met the expected standard
Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding62% met the expected standard
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools2 milesOfsted: Outstanding93% met the expected standard
Tiptoe Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Miss Louise Trim
Address
Hordle Lane, Hordle, Lymington, SO41 0FB
Local authority
Hampshire
URN
116486

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.