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Schools in Bordon

A town in Hampshire

  • Town
  • 11 schools and nurseries
  • 1,993 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

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

Bordon at a glance

Behind England on results at 11

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

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries113 primary · 1 secondary · 6 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1148%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths46%Attainment 8 44.2, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary24%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school19%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Bordon

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 Bordon primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Bordon

3 mainstream schools in Bordon, best first

Bordon Junior School

Bordon, GU35 0JB · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

Met the standard at 1165%

England 62%

Days missed
3.8%
Pupils
253
Pupils per teacher
23.3
View school Bordon Junior School

Weyford Nursery and Primary Academy

Bordon, GU35 0ET · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results well below the England average.

14 first choices, 23 offers made

Met the standard at 1138%

England 62%

Days missed
5.8%
Pupils
402
Pupils per teacher
19.8
View school Weyford Nursery and Primary Academy

Top Secondary Schools in Bordon

1 mainstream schools in Bordon, best first

Oakmoor School

Bordon, GU35 0JB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results close to the England average.

163 first choices, 170 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1644.2

England 46.2

Days missed
8.5%
Pupils
912
Pupils per teacher
17.0
View school Oakmoor School

Nurseries in Bordon

6 in Bordon, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Bordon

1 in Bordon, by the school's Eduscope score

Hollywater School

Bordon, GU35 0HA · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 6 areas

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.4%
Pupils
160
Pupils per teacher
6.3
View school Hollywater School

Special Schools in Bordon

1 in Bordon. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Hollywater School

Bordon, GU35 0HA · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 6 areas

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.4%
Pupils
160
Pupils per teacher
6.3
View school Hollywater School
The map

Every school in Bordon, 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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Hollywater School, Needs attention in 6 areasOakmoor School, Needs attention in 1 areaBordon Junior School, GoodWeyford Nursery and Primary Academy, Needs attention in 1 areaBordon Infant School, GoodForest House Day Nursery, GoodTootsies Private Day Nursery Ltd, GoodCygnets Day Nursery, GoodLittle Dreamers Day Nursery, GoodBordon Garrison Pre-school & Creche, GoodForest Bears Pre-School, Good
  • Good8
  • Not graded yet3
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.

Postcodes

Browse Bordon by postcode

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

Bordon vs England

How good are Bordon'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 Bordon

BordonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    48%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    46%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    19%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    24%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 2 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

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

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap20%45%70%20182019202320242025
48% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%40%60%2018201920222023202420252026
46% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
19% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Bordon has 11 schools and nurseries.

There are 39% more pupils than in 2018.

24% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Bordon's state schools each January.

Up 39% 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.

Bordon24%

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 Bordon

How many schools are in Bordon?

Bordon has 11 schools, including 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 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 Bordon?

The highest-ranked schools in Bordon on Eduscope are Bordon Junior School, Oakmoor School, Weyford Nursery and Primary Academy. 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 Bordon are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Bordon hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

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

Across primary schools in Bordon, 48% 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 Bordon?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Bordon is 16.4:1. 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 Bordon schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Bordon is 18.5%. 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 Bordon?

There are 1,993 pupils enrolled across schools in Bordon, with 921 in primary and 1,072 in secondary. 24.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Bordon?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in Bordon 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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