Best Primary Schools in Hampshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 422 schools across Hampshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Hampshire has 422 open primary schools. Of the 419 with a published Ofsted inspection, 53 (13%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 94% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Portway Infant School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Hampshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

422
Total schools
53
Outstanding (historic grade)
13%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
63.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Related lists for Hampshire

Best primary schools in HampshireTop-ranked Reception–Year 6 Best secondary schools in HampshireTop-ranked Year 7 onwards All schools in HampshirePrimary & secondary combined Secondary schools in HampshireYear 7 onwards How the Schools Near Me score worksOur ranking methodology, explained

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Hampshire?
There are 422 open primary schools in Hampshire (closed schools are excluded). 53 of the 419 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Hampshire?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Hampshire is Portway Infant School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Hampshire?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Hampshire?
Primary and secondary applications in Hampshire are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Hampshire council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.