How many pupils attend Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School?

Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School has 160 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School?

Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School?

When Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School has more applications than places for 2020-21, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after or previously looked after children — A looked after child or child who was previously looked after; 2. Vulnerable children / medical / disability / refugee — Vulnerable children, children of families with confirmed refugee status, or children with a medical condition or disability, or children where either parent has a disability which would make travel to a different school difficult. This must be confirmed in writing by the Local Authority within whose area the child lives. In the case of children with a medical condition or disability, written evidence must be available from a senior clinical medical officer and/or the child's general practitioner or specialist showing that it would be detrimental to the child's health not to admit him/her to the school rather than any other; 3. Catchment area children with sibling — Children living in the designated catchment area of the school (see definitions below) who will have a sibling (see definitions below) living in the same family unit on the roll of the school during the year of their admission, and 4 further criteria. 23 places were offered at this entry point for 2020-21. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the above categories, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer the school have priority. Distances will be measured from the Ordnance Survey home address point to the school reception using Hampshire County Council's Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Distances to multiple dwellings will give priority to the ground floor over the first floor and so on. On individual floors, distances will be measured to the stairs leading to the communal entrance. Where two or more applicants are equidistant, random allocation will be used to allocate the place.

What is the largest ethnic background at Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 96.3% of pupils at Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2020-21 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after or previously looked after children — A looked after child or child who was previously looked after
2Vulnerable children / medical / disability / refugee — Vulnerable children, children of families with confirmed refugee status, or children with a medical condition or disability, or children where either parent has a disability which would make travel to a different school difficult. This must be confirmed in writing by the Local Authority within whose area the child lives. In the case of children with a medical condition or disability, written evidence must be available from a senior clinical medical officer and/or the child's general practitioner or specialist showing that it would be detrimental to the child's health not to admit him/her to the school rather than any other.
3Catchment area children with sibling — Children living in the designated catchment area of the school (see definitions below) who will have a sibling (see definitions below) living in the same family unit on the roll of the school during the year of their admission.
4Other catchment area children — Other children living in the designated catchment area of the school.
5Out of catchment children with sibling — Children living outside the designated catchment area of the school who will have a sibling living in the same family unit on the roll of the school during the year of their admission.
6Other out of catchment children — Other children living outside catchment area
7Children of staff living out of catchment — Children of staff (see definitions below) living out of the catchment area of the school who have, (1) been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or (2) have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.

If two applications tie: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the above categories, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer the school have priority. Distances will be measured from the Ordnance Survey home address point to the school reception using Hampshire County Council's Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Distances to multiple dwellings will give priority to the ground floor over the first floor and so on. On individual floors, distances will be measured to the stairs leading to the communal entrance. Where two or more applicants are equidistant, random allocation will be used to allocate the place.

The Governing Body will admit any child whose final statement of special educational needs or Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) names the school, prior to oversubscription criteria. Multiple births: Where a twin or child from a multiple birth is admitted under this policy, any further twin or child of the same multiple birth will be admitted even if this raises the year group above PAN. The catchment area is the Benefice of Western Downland comprising the parishes of Damerham, Rockbourne, Whitsbury and Martin.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2012 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in September 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School?: Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School has 160 pupils on roll.
What ages does Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School take?: Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School located?: Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School is located in Fordingbridge, SP6 3NA, Hampshire.
How do I apply to Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School?: Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School?: When Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School has more applications than places for 2020-21, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after or previously looked after children — A looked after child or child who was previously looked after; 2. Vulnerable children / medical / disability / refugee — Vulnerable children, children of families with confirmed refugee status, or children with a medical condition or disability, or children where either parent has a disability which would make travel to a different school difficult. This must be confirmed in writing by the Local Authority within whose area the child lives. In the case of children with a medical condition or disability, written evidence must be available from a senior clinical medical officer and/or the child's general practitioner or specialist showing that it would be detrimental to the child's health not to admit him/her to the school rather than any other; 3. Catchment area children with sibling — Children living in the designated catchment area of the school (see definitions below) who will have a sibling (see definitions below) living in the same family unit on the roll of the school during the year of their admission, and 4 further criteria. 23 places were offered at this entry point for 2020-21. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the above categories, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer the school have priority. Distances will be measured from the Ordnance Survey home address point to the school reception using Hampshire County Council's Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Distances to multiple dwellings will give priority to the ground floor over the first floor and so on. On individual floors, distances will be measured to the stairs leading to the communal entrance. Where two or more applicants are equidistant, random allocation will be used to allocate the place.
What is the largest ethnic background at Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 96.3% of pupils at Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2020-21 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after or previously looked after children — A looked after child or child who was previously looked after
2Vulnerable children / medical / disability / refugee — Vulnerable children, children of families with confirmed refugee status, or children with a medical condition or disability, or children where either parent has a disability which would make travel to a different school difficult. This must be confirmed in writing by the Local Authority within whose area the child lives. In the case of children with a medical condition or disability, written evidence must be available from a senior clinical medical officer and/or the child's general practitioner or specialist showing that it would be detrimental to the child's health not to admit him/her to the school rather than any other.
3Catchment area children with sibling — Children living in the designated catchment area of the school (see definitions below) who will have a sibling (see definitions below) living in the same family unit on the roll of the school during the year of their admission.
4Other catchment area children — Other children living in the designated catchment area of the school.
5Out of catchment children with sibling — Children living outside the designated catchment area of the school who will have a sibling living in the same family unit on the roll of the school during the year of their admission.
6Other out of catchment children — Other children living outside catchment area
7Children of staff living out of catchment — Children of staff (see definitions below) living out of the catchment area of the school who have, (1) been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or (2) have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.

Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2012 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in September 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School?: Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School has 160 pupils on roll.
What ages does Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School take?: Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School located?: Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School is located in Fordingbridge, SP6 3NA, Hampshire.
How do I apply to Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School?: Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School?: When Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School has more applications than places for 2020-21, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after or previously looked after children — A looked after child or child who was previously looked after; 2. Vulnerable children / medical / disability / refugee — Vulnerable children, children of families with confirmed refugee status, or children with a medical condition or disability, or children where either parent has a disability which would make travel to a different school difficult. This must be confirmed in writing by the Local Authority within whose area the child lives. In the case of children with a medical condition or disability, written evidence must be available from a senior clinical medical officer and/or the child's general practitioner or specialist showing that it would be detrimental to the child's health not to admit him/her to the school rather than any other; 3. Catchment area children with sibling — Children living in the designated catchment area of the school (see definitions below) who will have a sibling (see definitions below) living in the same family unit on the roll of the school during the year of their admission, and 4 further criteria. 23 places were offered at this entry point for 2020-21. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the above categories, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer the school have priority. Distances will be measured from the Ordnance Survey home address point to the school reception using Hampshire County Council's Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Distances to multiple dwellings will give priority to the ground floor over the first floor and so on. On individual floors, distances will be measured to the stairs leading to the communal entrance. Where two or more applicants are equidistant, random allocation will be used to allocate the place.
What is the largest ethnic background at Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 96.3% of pupils at Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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