Liphook Infant School, Liphook

Outstanding
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 47

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.5km)Possible (~2.1km)Unlikely (~2.8km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Jacqueline Taylor
Pupils:267 / 270 capacity
LA:Hampshire
Phone:01428722036
Address:Avenue Close, Liphook, GU30 7QE
Federation:The Federation of Liphook Infant and Junior Schools
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall

URN:116056
UKPRN:10075346
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Farnham and Bordon
Urban/Rural:Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Liphook Infant School creates a caring, inclusive environment where all children thrive. The school combines excellent teaching of the fundamentals - reading, writing and maths - with a rich curriculum that sparks curiosity and joy in learning. Staff know pupils well, behaviour is excellent, and the school goes the extra mile to ensure every child, regardless of their background or needs, can access trips and enrichment opportunities.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics with phonics screening results consistently above national averages
  • Excellent behaviour and attendance, with pupils showing confidence, resilience and independence
  • Well-sequenced curriculum with strong early years provision that prepares children effectively for Year 1
  • Inclusive practice with effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
  • Extensive enrichment opportunities and clubs to develop all pupils' talents and interests

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Digital ambassadors, young governors, trips (bird park visit), conservationist workshops on endangered animals, charity team fundraising, variety of clubs

Liphook Infant School is rated as having a strong standard across all areas of inspection. The school excels in pupil achievement, behaviour, curriculum design, and inclusive practice, with particular strengths in early reading and phonics.

At a Glance

10.1%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

29.9

Avg class size

29.9

Infant (KS1)

8

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Liphook Rail Station
1.1km · 17 min walk

Bus Stops

Lark Rise (W-bound)
194m · 3 min walk
The Co-op (opp)
194m · 3 min walk
Bohunt School (NW-bound)
206m · 3 min walk
The Avenue (E-bound)
235m · 4 min walk
Village Hall (adjacent)
357m · 6 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

99%

Near capacity

267 pupils

270 capacity

3 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Liphook

High pressure
New homes approved:228
Projected new pupils:57

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Liphook

Admissions Demand - Hampshire

Low demand0.86x oversubscription

Places available

15,583

Applications

13,385

Got 1st preference

92.3%

Got preferred school

98.7%

Primary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(109)

Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding
Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding
Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.28222%

Overall absence

10.32609%

Persistent absence

184

Enrolments

Authorised3.56634%
Unauthorised0.71589%
Persistent (10%+)10.32609%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

3.55529%
18/19
1.49062%
20/21
5.38099%
21/22
4.31603%
22/23
4.66789%
23/24
4.28222%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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