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Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School

Voluntary controlled schoolPrimaryAges 4–11MixedChurch of England
Call 01256 850180
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Church Lane, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, RG24 9HT
Headteacher · Mrs Vickie Alvis
From Get Information About Schools (DfE), updated 2 September 2026. Report a correction

Key facts

Pupils113Capacity 119
OfstedReport cardInspected 6 May 2026
Free school meals15.9%

Ofsted

Report card from the inspection on 6 May 2026.

  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Early yearsExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard
  • SafeguardingMet
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Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027

For September 2027. Apply through Hampshire council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.

How to apply in Hampshire

How places were given for September 2026

Oversubscribed: 53 applications for 17 places, and 2 children refused.

Places17
Applications53
Offers17
Refused a place2
Furthest distance offered0.92 miles

The last place offered on distance went to a child living 0.92 miles away.

Applications include first, second and third preferences. Distance only decides places after higher priorities such as looked-after children, siblings and catchment, and changes every year, so these figures are a guide, not a guarantee.

Admissions rules and how to apply in Hampshire
Source: Hampshire County Council, Reception offer day data 2026 (PDF). Figures are as published by the council on national offer day.

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