Liss Infant School, Liss
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Liss Infant School creates a happy, caring environment where children thrive academically and socially. Teachers know pupils well, have high expectations, and support them to be resilient learners. The school excels at supporting children with additional needs and provides a joyful Early Years experience that prepares children well for primary school.
Key Strengths
- Well-sequenced, broad curriculum with clear identification of what pupils should learn and when
- Improved phonics teaching with good support for pupils learning to read
- Strong behaviour and attitudes across the school with a kind, calm culture
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Joyful Early Years provision where children are engaged and well-prepared for Year 1
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils have poor attendance which means they miss valuable learning
- Variability in how phonics is taught means some pupils don't apply their phonics knowledge to reading quickly enough
- Limited range of clubs and activities to support pupils' wider development beyond academics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff prioritising pupil safety and creating an open, positive culture around safeguarding.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports leaders
Liss Infant School is a good school where pupils are very happy and thrive in a caring environment. Since the previous inspection, the school has made significant improvements to its curriculum and teaching quality.
At a Glance
16.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
38 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.4
Avg class size
21.4
Infant (KS1)
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
47%
Available places
85 pupils
180 capacity
95 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Liss
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Liss
Admissions Demand - Hampshire
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(11)
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SEN Provision
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.30041%
Overall absence
23.52941%
Persistent absence
68
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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