Cupernham Infant School
About Cupernham Infant School
Cupernham Infant School is a state primary in Test Valley, Hampshire, catering for children aged 4 to 7. With 244 pupils on roll against a capacity of 270, the school is not full, leaving some headroom for local families. Its intake reflects a moderate level of disadvantage: 13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly below the national primary average. Demand for places is strong, however. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 147 applications for 90 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.63 applicants per place. Of those, 79 were first-preference applications, and all 79 received offers. This suggests that while the school has capacity, it is a popular choice among parents who list it first, and securing a place may require living within the catchment area. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and led by headteacher Duncan Wells.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 57 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Dec 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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