Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Fordingbridge, South East SP6 3NA · Hampshire
#882 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#4918 of 15,697 nationally
About Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School
Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School is a local authority primary located in Fordingbridge, in the Hampshire local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 160 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 64.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 882nd of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (94th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 160; capacity filled 80%.
There are 8 schools in Fordingbridge; Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School ranks 4th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)65%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)5.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 160
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 5.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 80%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 65%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Forres Sandle Manor School
Fordingbridge · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
197 students · 3.8 km away
Breamore Church of England Primary School
Fordingbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
77 students · 4.3 km away
Fordingbridge Junior School
Fordingbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
217 students · 4.3 km away
Fordingbridge Infant School
Fordingbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
160 students · 4.3 km away
The Burgate School and Sixth Form
Fordingbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,073 students · 4.5 km away
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt
Fordingbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
125 students · 5.6 km away
The Trafalgar School at Downton
Salisbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
808 students · 6.4 km away
Downton CofE VA Primary School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
272 students · 6.8 km away
Cranborne Middle School
Wimborne · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
265 students · 7.3 km away
Cranborne Church of England First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
73 students · 7.6 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Eling Infant School and Nursery
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
160 students
Fordingbridge Infant School
Fordingbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
160 students
Dunton Green Primary School
Sevenoaks · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
160 students
Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sevenoaks · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
160 students
Gorse Ride Junior School
Wokingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
159 students
Cheapside CofE Primary School
Ascot · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
159 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School a good school?
Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 64.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #882 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School ranks #882 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #4918 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School?
Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School had 160 students in 2025.
Is Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.