Old Basing Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Milkingpen Lane Old Basing Basingstoke Hampshire RG24 7DL |
| Reference Number | 116039 |
Old Basing Infant School is performing well overall, with a good quality of education noted across various domains such as behaviour, attitudes, and leadership. The school, previously rated Outstanding, has made a successful transition under a new inspection framework following a lengthy gap since its last inspection due to exemption laws and the COVID-19 pandemic. The enthusiastic student body, strong staff relationships, and supportive learning environment are significant strengths, contributing to a nurturing atmosphere where pupils feel safe and are excited to learn.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 261 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.81%
Girls: 50.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 43 | 86 |
| 2 | 49 | 38 | 87 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.2% |
| Indian | 7.3% |
| African | 6.1% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils display enthusiasm for learning and are proud of their school.
- High expectations and excellent support for pupil achievement.
- Strong foundation in early years education, particularly in reading and mathematics.
- Effective training for teachers to improve subject knowledge.
- Proactive and supportive measures for pupils with SEND.
- Diverse and engaging curriculum promoting personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning lacks precision in some foundation subjects.
- Teachers can sometimes move on too quickly before pupils grasp concepts.
- Record-keeping related to safeguarding is not as tight as necessary.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 43 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 47 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Belle Vue Road, Old Basing, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 7DE |
0.14 miles |
|
Great Binfields Primary School
Binfields Farm Lane, Chineham, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8AJ |
1.02 miles |
|
Rucstall Primary School
Holbein Close, Black Dam, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3EX |
1.43 miles |
|
South View Infant and Nursery School
Off Shooters Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5LL |
1.6 miles |
|
South View Junior School
Shooters Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5LL |
1.62 miles |
|
Four Lanes Community Junior School
Hanmore Road, Chineham, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8PQ |
1.7 miles |
|
Marnel Junior School
Shetland Road, Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9PT |
1.71 miles |
|
Marnel Community Infant School
Shetland Road, Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9PT |
1.72 miles |
|
Four Lanes Infant School
Hanmore Road, Chineham, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8PQ |
1.76 miles |
|
Fairfields Primary School
Council Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3DH |
1.97 miles |
|
Maple Ridge School
Maple Crescent, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5SX |
1.98 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9DX |
2.15 miles |
|
Oakridge Junior School
Oakridge Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5RR |
2.17 miles |
|
Merton Infant School
Romsey Close, Popley Way, Popley, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HB |
2.22 miles |
|
Oakridge Infant School
Oakridge Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5RR |
2.23 miles |
|
Merton Junior School
Romsey Close, Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HB |
2.26 miles |
|
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Kingsmill Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3JU |
2.3 miles |
|
Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery
Upper Chestnut Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8YJ |
2.55 miles |
|
Kings Furlong Junior School
Upper Chestnut Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8YJ |
2.58 miles |
|
Winklebury Junior School
Willoughby Way, Off Winklebury Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8AF |
3.02 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Chiltern Way Academy Austen
Shakespeare Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9BP |
1.42 miles |
|
The Costello School
Crossborough Hill, London Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4AL |
1.54 miles |
|
Dove House Academy
Sutton Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5SU |
1.81 miles |
|
The Vyne Community School
Vyne Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5PB |
1.9 miles |
|
Queen Mary's College
Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3HF |
2.04 miles |
|
Basingstoke College of Technology
Worting Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8TN |
2.2 miles |
|
The Loddon School
Wildmoor Lane, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0JD |
2.36 miles |
|
Everest Community Academy
Oxford Way, Oxford Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9UP |
2.47 miles |
|
Cranbourne
Wessex Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3NP |
2.55 miles |
|
Inclusion School
Jays Close, Viables, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4BS |
2.75 miles |
|
Sherfield School
Reading Road, Hampshire, RG27 0HU |
2.84 miles |
|
Limington House School
St Andrew's Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6PS |
3.06 miles |
|
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
Western Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6HA |
3.2 miles |
|
Brighton Hill Community School
Brighton Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4HS |
3.36 miles |
|
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
St Michael's Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6SR |
3.46 miles |
|
Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke
Pack Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 5TH |
3.55 miles |
|
Robert May's School
West Street, Odiham, Hook, Hampshire, RG29 1NA |
4.19 miles |