Alverstoke Community Infant and Pre-School
90%
Capacity
180
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Alverstoke Community Infant and Pre-School
Alverstoke Community Infant and Pre-School is a popular choice for local families, and the numbers back that up. For its 36 reception places in the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 93 applications, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.58. Every one of those 36 places went to a first-preference applicant, which tells you that for the families who want it most, it is a realistic option. The school does not have a parent view score from the most recent Ofsted process, but the high demand and strong first-preference conversion suggest a solid reputation in the Gosport area. As a state primary for children aged 2 to 7, it also includes a nursery provision, making it a natural starting point for families looking for continuity from pre-school through to infant years.
Academically, Alverstoke was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a step down from the Outstanding it held in 2010. The breakdown shows a mixed picture: personal development was rated Outstanding, while quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management all came in at Good. Early years provision was also Good. The school’s previous inspection had given top marks across the board, so the 2023 judgement represents a realignment rather than a collapse. For context, only 33 out of 425 primary schools in Hampshire hold an Outstanding rating, so Good is still a strong position. The school does not publish Key Stage 2 results because its pupils leave at age 7, so there is no Progress 8 or SATs data to compare against the Hampshire LA average of 61% reaching the expected standard.
The school offers a decent range of facilities for a small infant school, including a sports hall, ICT suite, outdoor playground, and even a chapel. Sports provision covers dance, football, rounders, cross country, cricket, swimming, and netball, and there are clubs for gardening, drama, book club, film club, science club, and coding. For children with additional needs, the school lists support for social, emotional and mental health, as well as speech, language and communication needs. With 180 pupils against a capacity of 201, there is a little breathing room, but the oversubscription ratio shows it is in demand. This school will suit families in Gosport who want a strong local infant option with a clear focus on personal development and a broad range of activities, and who are happy to move on to a junior school at age 7.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Ashburton Road, Gosport, Gosport, PO12 2LH |
| Headteacher | Vanessa Ridler |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 180 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.6% |
| School Capacity | 180 / 201 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
93
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British90.0%
- Mixed7.3%
- White (other)1.1%
- Asian0.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
8
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Ashburton Road, Gosport
Gosport, PO12 2LH
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