Fair Oak Infant School
108%
Capacity
388
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Fair Oak Infant School
Fair Oak Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Eastleigh community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 388 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 360 places).
Ofsted has rated Fair Oak Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Peart, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
Fair Oak Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 207 applications for 118 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 128 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 Fair Oak Infant School include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Netball, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Eastleigh, Fair Oak 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 | Botley Road, Eastleigh, Eastleigh, SO50 7AN |
| Headteacher | David Peart |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 388 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.4% |
| School Capacity | 388 / 360 (108% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2021. 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed118
207
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
128 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Botley Road, Eastleigh
Eastleigh, SO50 7AN
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