Purbrook Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Aldermoor Road East Purbrook Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 5NQ |
| Reference Number | 115937 |
Purbrook Infant School is demonstrating significant improvement across all areas since its last inspection, highlighting an ambitious and inclusive approach to education. Students enjoy a nurturing environment that fosters strong relationships with staff, enabling them to feel safe and confident in their learning. The school's carefully crafted curriculum supports high achievement and promotes key skills, including a strong emphasis on vocabulary development and reading. Overall, the school is well-regarded by parents and offers a wealth of extracurricular activities to support students' wider development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 270 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.44%
Girls: 45.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 49 | 90 |
| 2 | 55 | 35 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.7% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 19 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 22 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Feb 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 May 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Nurturing and inclusive school environment
- Strong focus on vocabulary development
- Exceptional literacy education leading to fluent reading
- Highly motivated pupils with a strong commitment to learning
- Effective support for disadvantaged and SEND pupils
- Rich range of extracurricular activities
- High levels of attendance and punctuality
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 59 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 36 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 19 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Purbrook Junior School
Aldermoor Road East, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5NQ |
0 miles |
|
Mill Hill Primary School
Mill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7DB |
0.39 miles |
|
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville
Stakes Hill Road, Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7BP |
0.64 miles |
|
Riverside Community Special School
Scratchface Lane, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5QD |
0.65 miles |
|
Springwood Junior School
Springwood Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8ED |
0.73 miles |
|
Berewood Primary School
Kentidge Way, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 3BE |
0.74 miles |
|
Morelands Primary School
Crookhorn Lane, Purbrook, Morelands Primary School, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5QL |
0.78 miles |
|
Springwood Infant School
Springwood Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8ED |
0.78 miles |
|
The Waterloo School
Warfield Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7JJ |
0.79 miles |
|
Newlands Primary Academy
Marrelsmoor Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 3FE |
0.86 miles |
|
Solent Infant School
Evelegh Road, Farlington, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1DH |
1.4 miles |
|
Solent Junior School
Solent Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1HJ |
1.45 miles |
|
Hart Plain Junior School
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8SA |
1.61 miles |
|
Hart Plain Infant School
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Hants, Hampshire, PO8 8RZ |
1.66 miles |
|
Queen's Inclosure Primary School
Cornelius Drive, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8NT |
1.68 miles |
|
Barncroft Primary School
Park Lane, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3HN |
1.72 miles |
|
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Havant
Hooks Lane, Bedhampton, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3DR |
1.88 miles |
|
Bidbury Junior School
Fraser Road, Bedhampton, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3EF |
1.93 miles |
|
Court Lane Infant Academy
Hilary Avenue, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2PP |
1.94 miles |
|
Court Lane Junior Academy
Hilary Avenue, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2PP |
1.94 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Crookhorn College
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5UD |
0.58 miles |
|
Purbrook Park School
Park Avenue, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5DS |
0.59 miles |
|
Oaklands Catholic School
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7BW |
0.7 miles |
|
Havant and South Downs College
College Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8AA |
0.87 miles |
|
Jubilee School
84-86 Jubilee Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7RE |
1.25 miles |
|
Prospect School
Freeley Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4AQ |
1.6 miles |
|
Park Community School
Middle Park Way, Leigh Park, Park Community School, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4BU |
1.6 miles |
|
The Cowplain School
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8RY |
1.72 miles |
|
Springfield School
Central Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1QY |
1.83 miles |
|
The Wymering School
Sevenoaks Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3YB |
2.01 miles |
|
Bere Clinic School
Hemlock Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8QT |
2.12 miles |
|
Rachel Madocks School
Eagle Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9XP |
2.16 miles |
|
Releasing Potential School
7 Kingscroft Court, Ridgway, Havant, PO9 1LS |
2.26 miles |
|
Redwood Park Academy
Wembley Grove, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2RY |
2.35 miles |
|
City of Portsmouth College
Tudor Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2SA |
2.38 miles |
|
Havant Academy
Wakefords Way, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5JD |
2.98 miles |
|
Trafalgar School
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RJ |
3.01 miles |
|
UTC Portsmouth
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9DU |
3.01 miles |
|
Warblington School
Southleigh Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2RR |
3.17 miles |
|
Horndean Technology College
Barton Cross, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PQ |
3.37 miles |