Kempshott Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Old Down Close Homestead Road Kempshott Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 5LL |
| Reference Number | 116036 |
Kempshott Infant School has demonstrated a good performance overall during its recent inspection. Having been last inspected 15 years ago when it received an outstanding rating, the school has transitioned through significant changes during that time. This inspection reflects the current framework and acknowledges the school’s efforts in promoting respect, resilience, and personal development among its pupils. The staff's commitment to high expectations and effective teaching practices has resulted in a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe and enabled to thrive academically and socially.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 262 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.4%
Girls: 41.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 39 | 90 |
| 2 | 54 | 32 | 86 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.1% |
| Indian | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| African | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong promotion of personal development alongside academic learning.
- Positive pupil relationships with staff and peers.
- Effective teaching of reading using a structured phonics programme.
- High expectations from staff leading to positive pupil engagement.
- Commitment to staff training on diversity and inclusion.
- Strong support for special educational needs and disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Need for clearer identification of essential learning content in foundation subjects.
- Inconsistent checking of pupil understanding in subjects outside English and mathematics.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 72 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 73 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Kempshott Junior School
Old Down Close, Homesteads Road, Kempshott, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 5LL |
0.04 miles |
|
Hatch Warren Junior School
Gershwin Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4PQ |
0.74 miles |
|
Hatch Warren Infant School
Gershwin Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4PQ |
0.77 miles |
|
Park View Primary School
Pinkerton Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6RT |
0.81 miles |
|
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Danebury Road, Hatch Warren, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4US |
0.82 miles |
|
Chiltern Primary School
Chiltern Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 5BB |
1.07 miles |
|
Manor Field Junior School
Haydn Road, Brighton Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4DH |
1.09 miles |
|
Manor Field Infant School
Haydn Road, Brighton Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4DH |
1.09 miles |
|
Hounsome Fields Primary School
Treetop Avenue, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 7GJ |
1.1 miles |
|
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Pinkerton Road, South Ham, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6RE |
1.21 miles |
|
Chalk Ridge Primary School
Sullivan Road, Brighton Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4ER |
1.39 miles |
|
Castle Hill Primary School
Winklebury Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8BN |
1.65 miles |
|
Castle Hill Infant School
Greenbank, Winklebury Way, Castle Hill Infant School, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8BN |
1.66 miles |
|
Kings Furlong Junior School
Upper Chestnut Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8YJ |
1.75 miles |
|
Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery
Upper Chestnut Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8YJ |
1.79 miles |
|
Oakley Church of England Junior School
Oakley Lane, Oakley, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 7JZ |
1.85 miles |
|
Oakley Infant School
Oakley Lane, Oakley, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 7JZ |
1.91 miles |
|
Winklebury Infant School
Willoughby Way, Winklebury, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8AF |
1.98 miles |
|
Winklebury Junior School
Willoughby Way, Off Winklebury Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8AF |
2.01 miles |
|
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Kingsmill Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3JU |
2.02 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke
Pack Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 5TH |
0.76 miles |
|
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
St Michael's Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6SR |
1 miles |
|
Brighton Hill Community School
Brighton Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4HS |
1 miles |
|
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
Western Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6HA |
1.13 miles |
|
Limington House School
St Andrew's Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6PS |
1.36 miles |
|
Inclusion School
Jays Close, Viables, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4BS |
1.72 miles |
|
Cranbourne
Wessex Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3NP |
1.77 miles |
|
Basingstoke College of Technology
Worting Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8TN |
2.2 miles |
|
Queen Mary's College
Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3HF |
2.29 miles |
|
The Costello School
Crossborough Hill, London Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4AL |
2.78 miles |
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The Vyne Community School
Vyne Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5PB |
2.88 miles |
|
Dove House Academy
Sutton Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5SU |
2.99 miles |
|
Everest Community Academy
Oxford Way, Oxford Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9UP |
3.29 miles |
|
Chiltern Way Academy Austen
Shakespeare Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9BP |
3.56 miles |