Four Lanes Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hanmore Road Chineham Basingstoke Hampshire RG24 8PQ |
| Reference Number | 116082 |
Four Lanes Infant School has been rated as 'Good' overall during its first inspection since 2010, which was previously deemed 'Outstanding'. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to creating a harmonious and inclusive community where pupils feel safe and valued. The leadership team emphasizes high expectations and ambitious learning, providing a broad curriculum that engages students effectively. Notably, the behavior and personal development of the students are rated as 'Outstanding', reflecting the school's emphasis on teaching independence, resilience, and kindness.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 268 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.9%
Girls: 54.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 45 | 88 |
| 2 | 39 | 51 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.3% |
| White, Other | 9.3% |
| African | 7.5% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| Indian | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils take pride in their school and demonstrate exceptional behavior.
- The early years curriculum is highly ambitious, ensuring effective learning.
- Leaders and teachers foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Pupils are encouraged to engage in various clubs and extracurricular activities.
- The school promotes effective reading strategies from an early stage.
- Teachers are well-trained and skilled in identifying and addressing misconceptions.
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects still lack fully sequenced key knowledge.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 43 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 44 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Four Lanes Community Junior School
Hanmore Road, Chineham, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8PQ |
0.06 miles |
|
Great Binfields Primary School
Binfields Farm Lane, Chineham, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8AJ |
0.75 miles |
|
Marnel Community Infant School
Shetland Road, Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9PT |
1.1 miles |
|
Marnel Junior School
Shetland Road, Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9PT |
1.14 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9DX |
1.56 miles |
|
South View Infant and Nursery School
Off Shooters Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5LL |
1.66 miles |
|
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Belle Vue Road, Old Basing, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 7DE |
1.68 miles |
|
South View Junior School
Shooters Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5LL |
1.72 miles |
|
Old Basing Infant School
Milkingpen Lane, Old Basing, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 7DL |
1.76 miles |
|
Merton Infant School
Romsey Close, Popley Way, Popley, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HB |
1.81 miles |
|
Merton Junior School
Romsey Close, Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HB |
1.83 miles |
|
Maple Ridge School
Maple Crescent, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5SX |
1.97 miles |
|
Oakridge Junior School
Oakridge Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5RR |
2.1 miles |
|
Oakridge Infant School
Oakridge Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5RR |
2.12 miles |
|
Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HT |
2.12 miles |
|
Rucstall Primary School
Holbein Close, Black Dam, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3EX |
2.58 miles |
|
Bramley Church of England Primary School
Bramley Lane, Bramley, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 5AH |
2.67 miles |
|
Fairfields Primary School
Council Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3DH |
2.74 miles |
|
Winklebury Junior School
Willoughby Way, Off Winklebury Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8AF |
2.98 miles |
|
Winklebury Infant School
Willoughby Way, Winklebury, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8AF |
3.01 miles |
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