Fordingbridge Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Pennys Lane Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1HJ |
| Reference Number | 116069 |
Fordingbridge Infant School is performing well, maintaining the standards established during the previous inspection. The school fosters a warm and engaging environment where pupils are eager to learn and exhibit positive behaviors. With a broad and balanced curriculum that emphasizes core values, including kindness and respect, the school supports its students effectively, ensuring they are well-prepared for the next stage of their education, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The strong community involvement further enriches the learning experience, promoting a sense of belonging among pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 148 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 26 | 53 |
| 2 | 25 | 31 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.5% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 19 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 06 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2004 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a warm and happy school environment.
- The curriculum is broad, balanced, and ambitious.
- Staff demonstrate strong subject knowledge and understanding of pupil needs.
- Pupils with SEND achieve well.
- Pupils are respectful and well-behaved, creating a positive atmosphere.
- Diverse lunchtime clubs enhance learning and engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, teachers' presentation of key information lacks clarity.
- Activity choices in certain lessons do not always align with learning outcomes.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Fordingbridge Junior School
Pennys Lane, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1HJ |
0 miles |
|
Breamore Church of England Primary School
Salisbury Road, Breamore, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 2EF |
1.7 miles |
|
Hyde Church of England Primary School
Hyde, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 2QL |
2.22 miles |
|
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt
Park Lane, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3AJ |
2.46 miles |
|
Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School
Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3NA |
2.67 miles |
|
Hale Primary School
Hatchett Green, Hale, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 2NE |
3.67 miles |
|
Downton CofE VA Primary School
Gravel Close, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3LZ |
4.23 miles |
|
Morgan's Vale and Woodfalls Church of England Primary School
Morgans Vale Road, Redlynch, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2HU |
4.74 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Burgate School and Sixth Form
Salisbury Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1EZ |
0.17 miles |
|
Forres Sandle Manor School
Sandle Manor, Fordingbridge, SP6 1NS |
0.79 miles |
|
The Trafalgar School at Downton
Breamore Road, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3HN |
3.99 miles |
|
Moyles Court School
Moyles Court, Ringwood, BH24 3NF |
4.31 miles |
|
Aurora Beeches School
Aurora Boveridge College, Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5RT |
4.78 miles |