Meonstoke Church of England Infant School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Chapel Road Meonstoke Southampton Hampshire SO32 3NJ |
| Reference Number | 116301 |
Meonstoke Church of England Infant School has shown a good overall performance, with effective leadership and management leading to a positive quality of education. Pupils demonstrate a strong understanding of the school’s values and feel safe and happy in their environment. However, the school has seen a decline from its previous 'Outstanding' rating, attributed to changes in the educational framework and a long gap since its last inspection. The ambitious curriculum has been designed to support all pupils, including those with special educational needs, but some areas, particularly early years, require improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 57 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.61%
Girls: 54.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| 2 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 07 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and exhibit strong relationships among peers and staff.
- The school has an ambitious curriculum that aims to cater to all pupils.
- Strong emphasis on reading from an early age with effective phonics teaching.
- Good behavior and a supportive atmosphere for self-regulation.
- Pupils understand the importance of physical activity for mental health.
Areas for Improvement
- Early years provision is not achieving the desired outcomes for children.
- Some subjects in the curriculum are not as fully embedded as core subjects.
- Inconsistency in the quality of pupil work in foundation subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Droxford Junior School
Union Lane, Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 3QR |
1.04 miles |
|
Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School
Church Road, Swanmore, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2PA |
3.03 miles |
|
West Meon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Church Lane, West Meon, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1LF |
3.23 miles |
|
Hambledon Primary School
Church Lane, Hambledon, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 4RT |
3.39 miles |
|
Bishops Waltham Infant School
Oak Road, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1EP |
3.61 miles |
|
Bishop's Waltham Junior School
Oak Road, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1EP |
3.65 miles |
|
East Meon Church of England Controlled Primary School
Chapel Street, East Meon, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1NR |
4.28 miles |
|
Newtown Soberton Infant School
Church Road, Newtown, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6LJ |
4.32 miles |
|
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Solomons Lane, Waltham Chase, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2LY |
4.36 miles |
|
Upham Church of England Aided Primary School
Upham Street, Upham, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1JD |
4.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Swanmore College
New Road, Swanmore, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2RB |
3.5 miles |
|
Brockwood Park School
Brockwood Park, Bramdean, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0LQ |
4.28 miles |