# St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School — Basingstoke, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1865
- **Principal:** Mrs Gemma Lillywhite

## Contact

- **Address:** Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 20240709
- **Website:** http://www.st-marys-jun.hants.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/basingstoke/st-marys-church-of-england-voluntary-aided-junior-school-6573

## About

St Mary’s CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School is a proud voluntary aided church school in the Dioceses of Winchester with strong links with our parish church of St Mary’s. Our core Christian value of love, in the form of One Family, underpins everything we do in school. We believe in excellence in all aspects of school life and individual excellence is recognised and valued.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Nov 2021
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Nov 2021
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Nov 2021
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Nov 2021
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — Nov 2021

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A school that truly cares: St Mary's is a school that truly cares about each and every child. From the warm welcome we received on our first visit to the support we've had throughout our child's time at the school, we've been blown away by the staff's kindness and dedication. *(Nov 2022)*
- **5/5** — A loving and supportive community: We absolutely love St Mary's! The staff are warm and welcoming, and the values they teach our children are wonderful. My child is thriving in the One Family atmosphere and I feel so grateful to be a part of this community. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Philarmonia Orchestra Workshop was a highlight: The Philarmonia Orchestra Workshop was a highlight of the year for our child. The teachers are enthusiastic and engaging, and the school's Christian values are a big part of what makes it special. We feel lucky to have found this school. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Excellent teachers and facilities: We were impressed by the quality of teaching and the range of facilities available at St Mary's. Our children loved the school and made many happy memories. We were a bit disappointed by the lack of clarity on curriculum details, but overall we were very happy with the school. *(Feb 2022)*

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