Eling Infant School and Nursery
117%
Capacity
158
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Eling Infant School and Nursery
Eling Infant School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the New Forest community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 158 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (117% of 135 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Trina Sillence, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
Eling Infant School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 43 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
Eling Infant School and Nursery parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (53 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Eling Infant School and Nursery include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Swimming, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in New Forest, Eling Infant School and Nursery 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 | School Road, Southampton, New Forest, SO40 9HX |
| Headteacher | Trina Sillence |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 158 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.8% |
| School Capacity | 158 / 135 (117% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 May 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
53 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
88
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Road, Southampton
New Forest, SO40 9HX
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