Mengham Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Mary's Road Hayling Island Hampshire PO11 9DD |
| Reference Number | 115986 |
Mengham Infant School continues to maintain its designation as a good school, receiving strong support from parents and demonstrating effective practices in creating a safe and caring environment for pupils. The school has a broad and ambitious curriculum, with committed staff providing tailored support for pupils, particularly those with special educational needs. The positive behaviors and high attendance rates among pupils further contribute to a vibrant school community where children feel valued and eager to learn.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 170 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.18%
Girls: 48.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 27 | 52 |
| 2 | 31 | 27 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.3% |
| White, Other | 4.1% |
| Indian | 4.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2022 | School inspection |
| 21 Sep 2016 | Short inspection |
| 10 Dec 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are bright, lively, and enthusiastic about learning.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious, ensuring pupils know what they must learn.
- Staff provide tailored support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Pupils practice reading with matched books to sounds they learn.
- The school has effective safeguarding measures in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently teach problem-solving and reasoning skills in mathematics.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Mengham Junior School
Palmerston Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 9ET |
0.19 miles |
|
Mill Rythe Junior School
Havant Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0PA |
0.7 miles |
|
Mill Rythe Infant School
Havant Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0PA |
0.7 miles |
|
Thorney Island Community Primary School
Thorney Island, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 8DJ |
3 miles |
|
Moorings Way Infant School
Moorings Way, Milton, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 8YJ |
3.11 miles |
|
Meon Junior School
Shelford Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8NT |
3.3 miles |
|
Meon Infant School
Shelford Road, Milton, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 8NT |
3.3 miles |
|
Milton Park Primary School
Eastney Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 8ET |
3.36 miles |
|
Langstone Primary Academy
Lakeside Avenue, Copnor, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6EZ |
3.58 miles |
|
West Wittering Parochial Church of England School
Pound Road, West Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 8AJ |
3.59 miles |
|
Westover Primary School
Westover Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6NS |
3.62 miles |
|
Wimborne Primary School
Wimborne Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8DE |
3.64 miles |
|
Cumberland Infant School
Methuen Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9HJ |
3.68 miles |
|
Bosmere Junior School
South Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1DA |
3.93 miles |
|
Fernhurst Junior School
Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0AG |
3.98 miles |
|
Devonshire Infant School
Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0AG |
3.99 miles |
|
Copnor Primary School
Copnor Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5BZ |
4.06 miles |
|
Craneswater Junior School
St Ronan's Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0PX |
4.09 miles |
|
Penbridge Junior School
New Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7RW |
4.13 miles |
|
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Bramble Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DT |
4.18 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Hayling College
Church Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0NU |
0.34 miles |
|
Mary Rose Academy
Gisors Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8GT |
3.33 miles |
|
Miltoncross Academy
Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6RB |
3.63 miles |
|
Admiral Lord Nelson School
Dundas Lane, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5XT |
3.66 miles |
|
Releasing Potential School
7 Kingscroft Court, Ridgway, Havant, PO9 1LS |
4.06 miles |
|
Warblington School
Southleigh Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2RR |
4.25 miles |
|
Priory School
Fawcett Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DL |
4.29 miles |
|
The Portsmouth Academy
St Mary's Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PF |
4.3 miles |
|
Madani Academy
Merefield House, Nutfield Place, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4JZ |
4.4 miles |
|
Mayfield School
Mayfield Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0RH |
4.41 miles |
|
Glenwood School
Washington Road, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7NN |
4.41 miles |
|
Mayville High School
35 to 37 St Simons Road, Southsea, PO5 2PE |
4.45 miles |
|
Springfield School
Central Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1QY |
4.63 miles |
|
Redwood Park Academy
Wembley Grove, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2RY |
4.64 miles |
|
City of Portsmouth College
Tudor Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2SA |
4.66 miles |
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St Edmund's Catholic School
Arundel Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1RX |
4.71 miles |
|
Ark Charter Academy
Hyde Park Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 4HL |
4.8 miles |
|
Trafalgar School
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RJ |
4.82 miles |
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UTC Portsmouth
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9DU |
4.82 miles |
|
Bourne Community College
Park Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 8PJ |
4.96 miles |