Farnborough Grange Nursery & Infant Community School

About Farnborough Grange Nursery & Infant Community School

Farnborough Grange Nursery & Infant Community School is a state primary for children aged 2 to 7 in Rushmoor, Hampshire, and it currently has a mixed reception from its parent community. Of the 48 families who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey, 79% said they would recommend the school to other parents. That leaves a notable 21% who would not. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 57 applications for 51 places and 49 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.12. On specific questions, parents were most positive about their child’s happiness, with 95% agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child is happy at the school, and 86% agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child feels safe. However, only 52% agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and 30% disagreed that SEND children get the support they need. The picture is one of a school that many families value, but where a sizeable minority have clear reservations.

Academically, the school is in a period of transition. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2025 judged the overall effectiveness as 'Not judged', but the graded inspection gave a rating of 'Requires improvement' for quality of education, leadership and management, and early years provision. Behaviour and attitudes, and personal development, were both rated 'Good'. This is an improvement on the previous inspection in September 2022, which rated the school 'Inadequate' overall, with quality of education and leadership both scored at 4. The school has no published Key Stage 2 results because it only covers infants up to age 7, so it cannot be compared directly to the Hampshire local authority average of 61% reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. For context, the local authority has 33 outstanding primary schools out of 425 total, so the competitive landscape is strong.

The school offers a range of facilities including an ICT suite, library, gymnasium, forest school, and art studios, plus clubs such as Eco Club, Coding, and Drama. Sports include gymnastics, swimming, cricket, dance, and athletics. SEND provisions cover social, emotional and mental health, speech, language and communication, and autistic spectrum disorder, with a resourced provision on site. The school has a nursery provision, making it a potential option for families looking for a single setting from age 2 to 7. Given the mixed parent satisfaction scores and the 'Requires improvement' rating, this school may suit families who are willing to engage closely with the school’s ongoing improvements, particularly those who value the early years and nursery provision and are comfortable with a smaller, community-focused infant school. The oversubscription suggests local demand remains solid, but the parent view data indicates that not all families feel their concerns are fully addressed.

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