The Butts Primary School, based in Alton, provides primary education, 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.
The Butts Primary School currently has around 340 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 11.5% 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 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.2%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bolle Road, Alton, GU34 1PW |
| Website: | www.butts.hants.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 0142084102 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Julia Woodhouse |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 116025 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 340 |
| Number of Boys: | 176 |
| Number of Girls: | 164 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.20% | 283 |
| Other White | 5.30% | 18 |
| Other Mixed | 5.00% | 17 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.20% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre Eastbrooke Road , GU34 2DR | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Butts Primary School Bolle Road , GU34 1PW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School Amery Hill , GU34 2BY | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chawton Church of England Primary School Gosport Road , Chawton GU34 1SG | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alton Infant School Normandy Street , GU34 1DH | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anstey Junior School Eastbrooke Road , GU34 2DR | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amery Hill School Amery Hill , GU34 2BZ | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amery Hill School Amery Hill , GU34 2BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggar's School London Road , Holybourne GU34 4EQ | - not rated | 2,870 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggar's School London Road , Holybourne GU34 4EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,870 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton College Old Odiham Road , GU34 2LX | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitedown School Albert Road , GU34 1LP | - not rated | 203 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chawton Park Pupil Referral Unit Chawton Park Road , GU34 1RQ | - not rated | 390 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord Mayor Treloar Hospital School Chawton Park Road , GU34 1RJ | - not rated | 498 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Three Counties Primary School Eastbrook Resource Centre, Vicarage Hill , GU34 2BT | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook Education Trust C/O 48 Windmill Hill , GU34 2SL | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.