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Schools in Aldershot

A town in Hampshire

  • Town
  • 25 schools and nurseries
  • 4,480 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Aldershot at a glance

Strong attendance, weaker results at 16

How Aldershot's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries259 primary · 13 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1165%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths35%Attainment 8 41.1, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary21%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school12%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Aldershot

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Aldershot primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Aldershot

9 mainstream schools in Aldershot, best first

Talavera Junior School

Aldershot, GU11 1RG · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1177%

England 62%

Days missed
2.3%
Pupils
495
Pupils per teacher
21.4
View school Talavera Junior School
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Top Secondary Schools in Aldershot

0 mainstream schools in Aldershot, best first

Alderwood School

Aldershot, GU12 4RZ · State · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas

Results well above the England average.

65 first choices, 117 offers made

Met the standard at 1170%

England 62%

Days missed
7.1%
Pupils
1,471
Pupils per teacher
15.7
View school Alderwood School
See all 3 secondary schools

Nurseries in Aldershot

13 in Aldershot, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 13 nurseries

Special Schools in Aldershot

1 in Aldershot. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Private Schools in Aldershot

1 in Aldershot. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The map

Every school in Aldershot, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Talavera Junior School, OutstandingTalavera Infant School, Strong standard or betterPark Primary School, GoodAlderwood School, Requires improvement in 2 areasSt Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School, Good in every areaSt Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School, GoodSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, OutstandingWellington Community Primary School, Good or betterThe Cambridge Primary School, GoodStanhope Primary SchoolRowhill School, InadequateDeux Chats Pre-School Limited, GoodQueen Mary Nursery, GoodPoppies Day Nursery Aldershot, GoodDeux Chats Pre-School Limited, GoodToye Box Early Years Centre, GoodCrown Daisy Nursery, GoodMaple Vue Nursery, Expected standard in every areaPippa's House Nursery, GoodLittle Flowers Day Nursery, GoodMother Goose, GoodLittle Gems AldershotInclusion School AldershotBeaumont Pre-School, GoodSt Joseph's Childcare Group, Good
  • Outstanding2
  • Good14
  • Inadequate1
  • Not graded yet8
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Aldershot school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Aldershot's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Aldershot by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Aldershot vs England

How good are Aldershot's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Aldershot

AldershotEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    65%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    35%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    12%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    21%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

83%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding2
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate1

How it has changed

Aldershot in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
65% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap10%30%50%2018201920222023202420252026
35% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
12% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Aldershot has 25 schools and nurseries.

There are 27% more pupils than in 2018.

21% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Aldershot's state schools each January.

Up 27% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Aldershot21%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Aldershot

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How many schools are in Aldershot?

Aldershot has 25 schools, including 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Aldershot?

The highest-ranked schools in Aldershot on Eduscope are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Talavera Junior School, Wellington Community Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Aldershot are rated Good or Outstanding?

83% of inspected schools in Aldershot hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 2 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Aldershot perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Aldershot, 65% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Aldershot?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Aldershot is 18.3:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Aldershot schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Aldershot is 12.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Aldershot?

There are 4,480 pupils enrolled across schools in Aldershot, with 2,974 in primary and 1,506 in secondary. 21.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Aldershot?

There is 1 independent school in Aldershot, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Aldershot?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 25 schools in Aldershot by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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