Poulner Infant School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | North Poulner Road Ringwood Hampshire BH24 3LA |
| Reference Number | 116031 |
Poulner Infant School and Nursery has demonstrated effective actions to maintain the standards established during the previous inspection, with a strong focus on pupil engagement and learning outcomes. Pupils express a sense of belonging and are enthusiastic learners, illustrating a respectful and inclusive school environment. The school's ambition for academic achievement is evident as pupils, including those with special educational needs, are well supported to flourish in their educational pursuits.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 208 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.37%
Girls: 46.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 29 | 58 |
| 2 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.8% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| African | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 06 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 05 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 29 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- The school has developed an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum.
- Teachers present information clearly and effectively deepen understanding.
- There are strong, nurturing relationships in early years education.
- Pupils engage positively with their community through various initiatives.
- Effective identification of SEND needs leads to tailored support.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum refinement is needed in some subjects to detail what knowledge pupils should learn.
- Misconceptions among pupils are not always identified swiftly, leading to gaps in understanding.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 34 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 18 | 7 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Poulner Junior School
North Poulner Road, North Poulner, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3LA |
0.06 miles |
|
Ringwood Church of England Infant School
School Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1LG |
1.12 miles |
|
Ringwood Junior School
Hightown Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1NH |
1.16 miles |
|
St Ives Primary & Nursery School
Sandy Lane, St Ives, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2LE |
2.71 miles |
|
Hyde Church of England Primary School
Hyde, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 2QL |
3.65 miles |
|
Burley Primary School
Church Lane, Burley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 4AP |
3.81 miles |
|
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt
Park Lane, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3AJ |
4.59 miles |
|
Hillside Community First School
Hillside Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7HE |
4.84 miles |
|
Sopley Primary School
South Ripley, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 8ET |
4.98 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Ringwood School Academy
Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1SE |
0.93 miles |
|
Moyles Court School
Moyles Court, Ringwood, BH24 3NF |
1.24 miles |
|
Ringwood Waldorf School
Folly Farm Lane, Ashley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2NN |
2 miles |
|
Sheiling School
Horton Road, Ashley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2EB |
2.28 miles |