Sun Hill Infant and Preschool, Alresford
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
Sun Hill excels at making every child feel valued and supported. The early years provision is outstanding, with expert staff using thoughtful activities to develop children's thinking and communication. Staff prioritise inclusion and work tenaciously to help all pupils, including those with additional needs, overcome barriers and thrive both academically and emotionally.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional early years provision with ambitious, carefully designed curriculum that prepares children well for Key Stage 1
- Impeccable pupil behaviour and high attendance rates, with staff prioritising individual support for families
- Highly inclusive approach ensuring pupils with SEND and disadvantaged children receive tailored support and make rapid progress
- Excellent personal development programme teaching respect, equalities, online safety and emotional regulation
- Strong safeguarding culture where staff and pupils feel safe and supported
Areas for Improvement
- Spelling and handwriting skills need further development, though recent training is starting to have positive impact
- Curriculum content in some subjects is not as carefully identified as it could be, affecting teaching effectiveness
- Need to ensure consistent embedding of new strategies across all staff to realise full impact of improvements
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all legal requirements are fulfilled.
Extracurricular Activities
Drama, music, outdoor pursuits, coding
Sun Hill Infant and Preschool is a nurturing school where pupils love learning and feel happy and secure. Leaders have created a supportive community with strong relationships and high expectations for all children to achieve their best.
At a Glance
7.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
2
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
127 pupils
135 capacity
8 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Alresford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Alresford
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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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.323%
Overall absence
10.81081%
Persistent absence
74
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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