Manor Field Infant School, Basingstoke
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Manor Field Infant School excels at giving children a flying start in early years with expert teaching and carefully designed learning. The school creates a calm, respectful atmosphere where all pupils, including those with additional needs, feel valued and supported. Staff build strong relationships with pupils and families, helping every child develop confidence and a positive attitude to learning.
Key Strengths
- Early years children make a great start with expert staff prioritising language and communication skills
- Reading is well taught with staff receiving strong training in phonics
- Positive behaviour and attendance are supported by a calm, kind culture built on the school's STAR values (success, teamwork, aspiration and respect)
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils, enabling them to progress well
- Strong leadership that prioritises staff wellbeing and creates a supportive team environment
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils' communication and language skills need further development so they can produce higher quality oral and written sentences
- Leaders are working to close the gap in attainment between disadvantaged pupils and their peers
- Staff need to check pupils' understanding more consistently to identify and address gaps in knowledge more quickly
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Football competitions, NSPCC workshops
Manor Field Infant School provides a welcoming environment where pupils develop well and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. The school has strong early years provision and maintains high expectations for all pupils, including those with additional needs.
At a Glance
30.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.0
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
149 pupils
180 capacity
31 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Basingstoke
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Basingstoke
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(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.78751%
Overall absence
10.81081%
Persistent absence
111
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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