Marlborough Infant School, Aldershot
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Your child will thrive in a warm, caring environment where staff genuinely know each pupil and help them settle in smoothly, even if they join mid-year. The school teaches reading exceptionally well and has a thoughtfully planned curriculum that helps children build strong knowledge foundations. Every child benefits from a real sense of belonging, with lots of special events and trips that bring learning to life.
Key Strengths
- Very well-structured curriculum that builds pupils' knowledge logically and securely
- Strong focus on reading with all staff trained in phonics and additional support for pupils who fall behind
- Excellent relationships between staff and pupils with very good behavior and high attendance
- Inclusive school that celebrates differences and provides strong support for pupils with special educational needs
- Rich range of enrichment activities and special events that spark pupils' interests and curiosity
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always use questioning with enough precision to check pupils' understanding
- Assessment systems are not consistently followed across all subjects, meaning misconceptions and gaps in knowledge are sometimes missed
- School should ensure teachers systematically check that pupils have secured their learning before moving on
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and the school has created a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Nepalese dance club, trips to zoo, museums, forts, special events like camo-day, Calm Castle cooperative play space
Marlborough Infant School has successfully maintained its good standards. Pupils thrive in this caring, inclusive school where every moment matters and they achieve well through a highly considered curriculum.
At a Glance
6.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
40 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
54%
Available places
81 pupils
150 capacity
69 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Aldershot
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Aldershot
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(108)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.84377%
Overall absence
8.33333%
Persistent absence
72
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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