Fordingbridge Infant School
Pennys Lane, Fordingbridge, SP6 1HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fordingbridge Infant School is a primary school in Fordingbridge for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 January 2019, report published 10 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 November 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to this warm and happy school. Staff know their pupils well and work with families to make sure that pupils arrive at lessons ready to learn. The school has selected five core values of kindness, honesty, respect, responsibility and effort. These are woven through the curriculum and modelled by the adults. As a result, pupils try hard to demonstrate them as they learn and play together. Pupils are curious and enthusiastic learners. The 'curiosity cubes' in each classroom spark the imagination of pupils and lead to great conversations with their friends and adults. Pupils work hard in lessons and achieve well. The curriculum is ambitious for all pupils. For example, pupils delight in reciting poetry by heart. They love learning, supported by dedicated staff and a strong community. Pupils learn to behave well. They listen carefully and are kind and respectful towards adults and each other. This creates a friendly and welcoming atmosphere in which pupils can learn and play without disruption. Weekly assemblies celebrate the achievement of pupils both in and out of school. The 'apple' and 'bucket' awards are highly prized by pupils as they seek to pack their 'suitcase of life'.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the way teachers present key information is not clear. Sometimes, activity choices do not match the desired learning outcomes well. This means that pupils do not recall some key information over time. The school should ensure that staff are supported to implement the intended curriculum in these subject areas so pupils learn and remember the key information.
Pupil numbers and mix
160 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Fordingbridge Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordingbridge Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Breamore Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Hyde Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Dan Genn
- Phone
- 01425653624
- Address
- Pennys Lane, Fordingbridge, SP6 1HJ
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116069
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.