Purbrook Infant School, Waterlooville

In its own words: "Purbrook Infant School, as a community, is committed to developing the learning of all children and adults. Everyone in our school is encouraged to develop academically, spiritually, morally, socially, culturally and physically. Purbrook Infant School aims to provide a safe learning environment in which everyone is given the opportunity to reach their full potential."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Paper copies of any information contained on this site is available from the school office on request free of charge"

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 2 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 87 families put Purbrook Infant School as their first choice and 166 named it as one of their preferences, for 89 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Purbrook Infant School are Purbrook Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 83% reading, 76% maths); Mill Hill Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 57% maths); St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville (0.6 miles, Good, 89% reading, 86% maths); and St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville (0.6 miles).

52 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Purbrook Infant School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 86% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (86%).

12.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 38 pupils (14.1%) received SEN support and 6 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Bedhampton Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Queens Grove (opposite), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 193 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Purbrook Infant School issued 11 suspensions, 4.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Purbrook Infant School are Crookhorn College (0.6 miles), Purbrook Park School (0.6 miles), Oaklands Catholic School (0.7 miles) and Springfield School (1.8 miles).