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Elson Infant School

Gosport, PO12 4EUPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
65 1st-choice / 65 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Elson Infant School

Elson Infant School in Gosport is a state primary for children aged 4 to 7, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. With 225 pupils on roll against a capacity of 270, the school is not at full capacity, but the demand for places tells a different story. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 118 total applications for just 65 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1. 82 applicants per place. Crucially, all 65 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, meaning that if you put it first on your form, your child is very likely to get in. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 19. 1%, which is above the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. This is a school that is clearly trusted by local parents, particularly those who prioritise it as their first choice.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressElson Lane, Gosport, Gosport, PO12 4EU
HeadteacherSarah Duffy
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils225
Free School Meals (FSM)19.1%
School Capacity225 / 270 (83% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Mar 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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

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Elson 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.