Alverstoke Community Infant and Pre-School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ashburton Road Alverstoke Gosport Hampshire PO12 2LH |
| Reference Number | 116169 |
Alverstoke Community Infant School is performing well overall, earning a 'Good' rating in key areas such as quality of education, behavior and attitudes, leadership, and early years provision, while achieving 'Outstanding' in personal development. This inspection marks the first routine evaluation since their last grading 13 years ago, which was noted as 'Outstanding'. The longer gap in inspections is due to the school being exempt from routine inspection until November 2020, which is significant context for this report. The school fosters a warm environment for learning, where pupils are emotionally supported and encouraged to develop important social skills, contributing to a positive atmosphere for education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 180 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.67%
Girls: 48.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 2 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional personal development program.
- Strong focus on pupils' well-being and safety.
- Warm and welcoming school environment.
- Engaging and ambitious curriculum tailored to individual needs.
- Strong relationships based on mutual respect between pupils and staff.
- Effective additional support for pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Recent introduction of phonics scheme requires further embedding.
- Inconsistent activity planning may hinder some pupils' understanding.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 36 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Alverstoke Church of England Aided Junior School
The Avenue, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2JS |
0.35 miles |
|
King's Academy Gomer
Pyrford Close, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2RP |
0.67 miles |
|
Gomer Infant School
Pyrford Close, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2RP |
0.71 miles |
|
Haselworth Primary School
Stone Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1SQ |
0.72 miles |
|
Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School
Gordon Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3QF |
0.8 miles |
|
Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School
Whitworth Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3NL |
0.84 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ann's Hill Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3NB |
1.11 miles |
|
Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Queen's Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1JD |
1.17 miles |
|
Brockhurst Primary School
Avery Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4SL |
1.52 miles |
|
St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Grove Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4JH |
1.55 miles |
|
Alver Valley Junior School
21 Falcon Meadows Way, Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 8AA |
1.59 miles |
|
Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School
21 Falcon Meadows Way, Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 8AA |
1.59 miles |
|
Elson Junior School
Exmouth Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4EX |
1.94 miles |
|
Elson Infant School
Elson Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4EU |
1.99 miles |
|
Grange Junior School
Grange Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 9RX |
2.05 miles |
|
Grange Infant School
Franklin Road, Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 9TS |
2.05 miles |
|
St Jude's CofE Primary School
St Nicholas Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2NZ |
2.2 miles |
|
Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School
Elmore Road, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9DY |
2.24 miles |
|
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Hanover Street, Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3BN |
2.25 miles |
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Lee-on-the-Solent Junior School
Salisbury Terrace, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9DL |
2.25 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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King's Academy Bay House
Gomer Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2QP |
0.7 miles |
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St Vincent College
Mill Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4QA |
1.26 miles |
|
King's Academy Brune Park
Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BU |
1.85 miles |
|
The Portsmouth Grammar School
High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN |
2.22 miles |
|
Portsmouth High School GDST
|
2.44 miles |
|
Ark Charter Academy
Hyde Park Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 4HL |
2.8 miles |
|
St Edmund's Catholic School
Arundel Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1RX |
2.95 miles |
|
Bridgemary School
Wych Lane, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0JN |
2.97 miles |
|
Mayville High School
35 to 37 St Simons Road, Southsea, PO5 2PE |
3.05 miles |
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Priory School
Fawcett Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DL |
3.26 miles |
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Madani Academy
Merefield House, Nutfield Place, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4JZ |
3.46 miles |
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The Portsmouth Academy
St Mary's Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PF |
3.53 miles |
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Baycroft School
Gosport Road, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2AE |
3.58 miles |
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Crofton School
Marks Road, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2AT |
3.62 miles |
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The Harbour School
Tipner Lane, Tipner, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RA |
3.7 miles |
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Ryde School with Upper Chine
Queen's Road, Ryde, PO33 3BE |
3.93 miles |
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Miltoncross Academy
Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6RB |
4.04 miles |
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Meoncross School
65 Burnt House Lane, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2EF |
4.14 miles |
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Mary Rose Academy
Gisors Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8GT |
4.17 miles |
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Portchester Community School
White Hart Lane, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 9BD |
4.17 miles |