Best primary schools in Hampshire
School-led moves in Hampshire need postcode discipline because strong county-level education reputation can flatten meaningful local differences. This ranking covers 99 primary schools across 13 local authority districts. Postcode area SO17 has the highest average school score (70.9 across 4 schools), while PO2 sits at the lower end (26.7). 93% of ranked Hampshire primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Hampshire on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Hampshire comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Hampshire ranking.
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Questions about primary schools in Hampshire
What is the best primary school in Hampshire?
Springhill Catholic Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Hampshire (LocaleIQ score 98.7 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 95% · higher 21%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Hampshire primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Hampshire?
St Anne's Catholic School tops the Hampshire secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 90.4). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 55.6. See the full secondary school ranking for Hampshire for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Hampshire have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Hampshire: Springhill Catholic Primary School (KS2 expected 95%, higher 21%); Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools (KS2 expected 78%, higher 17%); Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools (KS2 expected 83%, higher 6%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Hampshire are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
7 primary schools in the Hampshire ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Springhill Catholic Primary School, Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools, Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools, Sholing Infant School, Mount Pleasant Infants, and 2 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Hampshire?
This ranking covers 99 primary schools in the Hampshire comparison pool, across 13 local authority districts. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Hampshire has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, SO17 has the strongest cluster — 70.9 average across 4 ranked primary schools. PO2 sits at the lower end (26.7 average). School-led moves in Hampshire need postcode discipline because strong county-level education reputation can flatten meaningful local differences. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.