Medstead Church of England Primary School
Roedowns Road, Medstead, Alton, GU34 5LGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Medstead Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Alton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 230th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 January 2023, report published 20 March 2023
- 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 24 January 2023
Pupils are proud to be part of this warm, friendly and inclusive school. They are polite and considerate to their teachers and each other. There is a strong culture of mutual trust and respect. Bullying is rare, and pupils know that adults will help them with any friendship problems. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe, including staying safe online. Staff have high expectations, and pupils achieve well. Pupils focus attentively on their work and are keen to improve, showing determination even when the learning is challenging. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn alongside their classmates and are ably supported by their adult support workers. The whole school community benefits from opportunities to learn British Sign Language, for example during the school prayer. Pupils firmly believe that all people are equal, irrespective of faith, gender, race or disability. They show impressively mature attitudes. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop their leadership skills, such as in the role of 'young environmentalist'. Pupils enjoy playing and learning in the well- developed outdoor area. Pupils learn about living in harmony with nature and the benefits that the outdoors has on mental and physical well-being.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is not as strong as it could be. Leaders have not identified the precise knowledge, skills and vocabulary that staff should teach. Therefore, pupils do not always learn as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum in these subjects is as well developed as in the strongest subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
176 pupils on roll, with places for 224
Schools near Medstead Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Marks Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Chawton Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Ropley CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| The Butts Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katy Pinchess
- Phone
- 01420562824
- Address
- Roedowns Road, Medstead, Alton, GU34 5LG
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116300
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.