Cheriton Primary School
URN: 115874 • Alresford SO24 0QA
Overview
- Name
- Cheriton Primary School
- URN
- 115874
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 43.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Castle (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01962771278
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cheriton, Alresford SO24 0QA
Summary
Cheriton Primary School is a community school located in the village of Cheriton, Alresford, Hampshire, with a current enrolment of 71 pupils and a capacity of 105. The school fosters a caring and respectful environment, encouraging children to feel safe and valued. The ethos is centred around developing resilience, resourcefulness, and a love for learning, while promoting social responsibility and understanding of equality and sustainability.
The curriculum at Cheriton Primary is designed to be relevant and engaging, focusing on key skills such as communication, mathematics, and creativity. The school employs a mixed-year class structure to ensure continuity in learning, allowing teachers to build strong relationships with their students over multiple years. This approach supports individual growth and fosters a collaborative learning atmosphere.
Cheriton Primary also prioritises strong partnerships with families and the local community, enhancing the educational experience. The school’s facilities include generously sized classrooms and a multi-purpose hall, with outdoor activities often taking place in nearby recreational fields. The school encourages parental involvement and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment.
The curriculum at Cheriton Primary is designed to be relevant and engaging, focusing on key skills such as communication, mathematics, and creativity. The school employs a mixed-year class structure to ensure continuity in learning, allowing teachers to build strong relationships with their students over multiple years. This approach supports individual growth and fosters a collaborative learning atmosphere.
Cheriton Primary also prioritises strong partnerships with families and the local community, enhancing the educational experience. The school’s facilities include generously sized classrooms and a multi-purpose hall, with outdoor activities often taking place in nearby recreational fields. The school encourages parental involvement and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment.
Useful links
- Planned Absence From School (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Supporting your child with SEN (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies & Key Documents (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Sun Hill Junior School (62.8)
- Ropley CofE Primary School (58.2)
- Sun Hill Infant and Preschool (55.6)
- Sun Hill Junior School (39.0)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 71 | 32 | 39 | 105 | 11.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 75 | 37 | 38 | 105 | 12.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 91 | 45 | 46 | 105 | 6.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 91 | 45 | 46 | 105 | 6.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 96 | 50 | 46 | 105 | 7.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 95 | 48 | 47 | 105 | 5.30 |
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