Best Primary Schools in Hampshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 425 schools across Hampshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Hampshire has 425 primary schools, of which 56 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 348 rated Good — 95% of primary schools in Hampshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Portway Infant School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Hampshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

425
Total schools
56
Outstanding
13%
Outstanding rate
63.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Portway Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Bishops Waltham Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Hiltingbury Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Marnel Community Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Ranvilles Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. Liphook Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
7. Hazel Wood Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
8. Lymington Church of England Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
9. Barton Farm Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
10. Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
11. Rucstall Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
12. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
13. Hook Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
14. St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
15. Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
16. Front Lawn Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
17. Harrison Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
18. Wherwell Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
19. Talavera Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
20. Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Hampshire?
There are 425 primary schools in Hampshire, of which 56 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Hampshire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Hampshire is Portway Infant School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Hampshire?
Primary and secondary school applications in Hampshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Hampshire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Hampshire?
13% of primary schools in Hampshire are rated Outstanding and 82% are rated Good. 83.6% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.