Pinewood Infant School
Pinewood Park, Farnborough, GU14 9LEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Pinewood Infant School is a primary school in Farnborough for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in March 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 17 March 2026, report published 7 June 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 March 2026
Pupils develop the knowledge that they need to understand what is being taught. Typically, they achieve well. This is especially true in the 2 resource provisions, where pupils flourish. Overall, pupils leave school well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils benefit from a kind and nurturing atmosphere. Staff know pupils well and provide a culture of mutual respect and care. Staff form trusting relationships with pupils. Therefore, pupils are confident that staff will help them deal quickly with any concerns they may have. They feel really safe and well cared for. Pupils have a deep sense of belonging. This helps playtimes to be joyous occasions where pupils of all ages play together. This includes pupils from the 2 on-site resource provisions. Incidents of bullying or discrimination are uncommon. Parents and carers praise the efforts staff make to support children to thrive. Pupils enjoy a wide range of visits that are matched carefully to their learning. For example, pupils visited a learning centre where they deepened their understanding around famous artists' work and animal habitats. Pupils develop a sense of responsibility through the opportunities that leaders provide. They are proud to be equity group ambassadors, which develops their knowledge of what difference truly means. Pupils’ horizons are broadened through taking part in a range of clubs and activities, such as musical and theatre groups. Leaders ensure that these opportunities are open to all pupils.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should further develop staff expertise in checking and deepening pupils' understanding in lessons so that they identify and quickly address pupils' misconceptions and gaps in knowledge.
- Leaders should continue to develop their approach to improve the quality of pupils’ writing, especially pupils’ letter formation and spelling.
Pupil numbers and mix
107 pupils on roll, with places for 113
Schools near Pinewood Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guillemont Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Cove Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Manor Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Manor Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Parsonage Farm Nursery and Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Shakespeare
- Phone
- 01252511885
- Address
- Pinewood Park, Farnborough, GU14 9LE
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116158
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.