Greatham Primary School is a primary school in Liss, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Greatham Primary School currently has around 205 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.8%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Petersfield Road, Liss, GU33 6HA
Website: www.greathamschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01420538224
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Hampshire
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Jo Goman
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 115898

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 14/01/2020

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 205
Number of Boys: 104
Number of Girls: 101

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 7.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British86.80%178
Other White4.90%10
Gypsy/Roma2.40%5
White and Asian2.00%4
Unclassified1.50%3
White and Black African0.50%1
Other Asian0.50%1
African0.50%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.50%1
Indian0.50%1
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Below Average (-3.2)
Writing: Average (-1.1)
Maths: Well Below Average (-3.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
48%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
64%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
15%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
104.8
Local authority average
105.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
103.3
Local authority average
104.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greatham Primary School
Petersfield Road , Greatham GU33 6HA
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.