Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School
Whitworth Road, Gosport, PO12 3NLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School is a primary school in Gosport for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 31 October 2018, report published 22 November 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 March 2024
Pupils are proud to attend this school where they are cared for well by staff. They thrive in this friendly community where anyone can make friends. Pupils learn how to show the 'Leesland Federation' values of 'Love, Respect and Grace'. They demonstrate these by being polite and considerate around school. Pupils have positive relationships with staff, who know them well. They appreciate being greeted each morning when they arrive and check in with teachers. Pupils respond to the school's high expectations positively. They keenly anticipate who will gain the weekly 'FABB Friday' awards, which recognise efforts with behaviour. Pupils are motivated by the enthusiastic attitudes of staff, and they work hard to complete learning activities and achieve well overall. They enjoy a range of competitive opportunities, such as earning 'Snuggle Buddy' days by reading at home. Pupils take full advantage of the different opportunities to be active. In the early years, the rich outdoor area provides a wide range of play activities, which children relish. At playtime, pupils busily play different games together. They take turns to complete circuits of the popular 'Agility Area'. They talk excitedly about attending clubs and remember fondly places they have visited on trips.
What the school should improve
- Too many disadvantaged pupils are regularly absent from school. These pupils are missing key learning that affects their achievement. The school needs to embed and further refine the approach to addressing absence, so this robustly secures improved attendance for these pupils.
Pupil numbers and mix
159 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| Haselworth Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Alverstoke Church of England Aided Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Hope
- Phone
- 02392583872
- Address
- Whitworth Road, Gosport, PO12 3NL
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116335
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.