Petersfield Infant School, Petersfield
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
Your child will thrive in a caring environment where kindness, respect and resilience are central values. Teachers know pupils well and have high expectations for both behaviour and learning. The school excels at teaching reading from the start, with almost all pupils becoming confident, independent readers by the end of key stage 1.
Key Strengths
- Excellent phonics teaching means almost all pupils read independently and fluently by end of key stage 1 - Strong subject knowledge from teachers who present information clearly, especially helping pupils with English as an additional language and those with SEND - Coherent, well-designed curriculum across almost all subjects from early years onwards - Warm, positive relationships between staff and pupils, with high expectations of both learning and behaviour - Effective support for pupils with SEND through inclusive approach and sensitive behaviour management
Areas for Improvement
- Writing standards in subjects other than English are not as strong because the school does not insist on the same level of accuracy in handwriting, punctuation and spelling across all subjects - Too few opportunities for pupils to take on meaningful responsibilities and leadership roles, limiting their active contribution to the school community
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems in place to keep pupils safe and supported.
Extracurricular Activities
Lunchtime clubs including yoga, gardening and choir; regular trips (e.g. beach visits); visiting speakers; local events; sustainability projects
Petersfield Infant School is a Good rated school where pupils are confident, enthusiastic and achieve well across subjects. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection and provides a broad, rich curriculum with strong phonics teaching and high expectations for learning.
At a Glance
17.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
113 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
28.1
Avg class size
28.1
Infant (KS1)
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
282 pupils
360 capacity
78 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Petersfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Petersfield
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(5)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.92367%
Overall absence
7.14286%
Persistent absence
210
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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