Is Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 23 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard, one at Strong standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 273rd of 411 primary schools in Hampshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 45% of pupils at Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School

Picket Twenty Way, Picket Twenty, Andover, SP11 6TY

Local ranking273rd of 411 primary schools in Hampshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 23 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 23 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 45.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 57.0%
Maths (Expected): 61.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 65.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 49

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 375
Boys: 159 (44%)
Girls: 200 (56%)
Capacity: 420 (85% full)
SEND: 15.5%
FSM Eligible: 22.7%
EAL: 12.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.3%
SEN Support: 11.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Budget per Pupil: £5,921/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 81.0%
Black African: 5.0%
White Other: 4.4%
Mixed Other: 2.2%
Asian Other: 1.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.4%
Black Other: 1.1%
Asian Pakistani: 0.8%

81.0%

White British

5.0%

Black African

4.4%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01264369523

admin@pilgrimscross.co.uk

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Picket Twenty Way

Andover, South East

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Administrative

URN: 136407
UKPRN: 10072305
Establishment No.: 3673

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