Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School
Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, SP6 3NAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School is a primary school in Fordingbridge for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 116th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 April 2012, report published 18 May 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 September 2023
The school's vision of giving pupils 'the roots to grow and wings to fly' is recognised by everyone. Pupils know and understand the school's core values of love, righteousness and fellowship. They strive to live these out in all they do. Due to their shared understanding of the values, pupils treat each other with kindness and compassion. Playtimes are happy occasions. Pupils play together harmoniously and make good use of the school grounds. They know that the three school rules of being ready, respectful and safe are important. Older pupils are proud of their roles, which help keep everyone safe. This includes being health and safety ambassadors, who are responsible for checking that play equipment is not damaged. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning in school. They know that adults support them to get better and that, when they need further clarification, someone will help. The school's curriculum is continually reviewed and adapted, so that it helps everyone to achieve well. All stakeholders are particularly proud of the forest school provision. Starting from Nursery, children benefit from attending each week. They are keen to share what they learn about the different elements of nature.
What the school should improve
- Delivery of the curriculum in a few subjects is still being refined. In these subjects, staff do not always design tasks which allow pupils to learn the most important information. The school needs to ensure that all staff understand how best to support pupils in acquiring the intended knowledge.
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not fully considered how best to assess what pupils have learned. This means that there is not always an accurate picture of what pupils have remembered over time. The school needs to continue to refine assessment systems and practice, so the precise knowledge pupils remember is understood.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
160 pupils on roll, with places for 200
Schools near Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breamore Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Fordingbridge Infant School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Fordingbridge Junior School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Downton CofE VA Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% 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
- Mrs Alice Tubbs
- Phone
- 01725518233
- Address
- Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, SP6 3NA
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116387
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.