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Balksbury Infant School

Test Valley, SP10 3QPPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
96 1st-choice / 89 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Balksbury Infant School

Balksbury Infant School is a state primary in Test Valley, Hampshire, and it is very close to being full. With 268 pupils on roll against a capacity of 270, the school is operating at near-maximum occupancy. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 20.5%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 201 applications for 89 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.26. Of those, 96 were first-preference applications, and 84 first-preference offers were made, indicating that while many families want a place, not all get their top choice. This level of competition is typical for a well-regarded local infant school in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFloral Way, Andover, Test Valley, SP10 3QP
HeadteacherKaty Thompson
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils268
Free School Meals (FSM)20.5%
School Capacity268 / 270 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumArt StudiosSensory RoomSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisAthleticsNetballGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubCodingBook ClubGardeningChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Balksbury Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.