Calmore Infant School
98%
Capacity
176
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Calmore Infant School
Calmore Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the New Forest community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 176 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 180 places).
Ofsted has rated Calmore Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Willes, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
Calmore Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 82 applications for 53 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 49 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Calmore Infant School include Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Dance, Swimming, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Coding, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in New Forest, Calmore Infant School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Calmore Drive, Southampton, New Forest, SO40 2ZZ |
| Headteacher | Sarah Willes |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 176 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.3% |
| School Capacity | 176 / 180 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Oct 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Oct 2014. 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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed53
82
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
49 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Calmore Drive, Southampton
New Forest, SO40 2ZZ
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