Gomer Infant School

About Gomer Infant School

Gomer Infant School, a state primary in Gosport for children aged 4 to 7, serves 178 pupils and operates close to its capacity of 180. While the school does not publish Key Stage 2 results—its pupils move on before that stage—the local authority average for KS2 attainment in Hampshire sits at 61. For a school that focuses on the earliest years, the more telling metric is its Ofsted record. In its most recent inspection in November 2024, the school was judged Good overall, but the detail is more nuanced. Personal development was rated Outstanding, a standout strength that sets it apart from many peers. However, the school was not given an overall effectiveness grade in that inspection, as it was a graded inspection under a new framework. Compared with its previous inspection in 2013, when it was rated Outstanding across the board, this represents a step down in headline rating, though the school retains strong marks in key areas.

Academically, the picture is one of solid foundations rather than headline-grabbing scores. The school’s early years provision was rated Good, and behaviour and attitudes, along with leadership and management, also earned Good grades. The quality of education was similarly judged Good. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 98% of the 48 respondents would recommend the school, and 75% strongly agreed that their child is happy and feels safe. On academic expectations, 50% strongly agreed the school has high expectations, and 69% strongly agreed their child does well. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 112 applications for 50 places and 48 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.24. This level of demand suggests strong local confidence, even without published exam results.

The school offers a practical range of facilities for its young pupils, including a sports hall, playing fields, a forest school, a gymnasium, music rooms, a sensory room, and a chapel. Sports on offer include rounders, dance, netball, football, cricket, and swimming, while clubs extend to art, coding, film club, chess, and choir. For children with additional needs, the school lists provisions for social, emotional and mental health, and speech, language and communication needs. The parent view data on SEND support was not answered by any respondents, so it is hard to gauge parental satisfaction in that area. With a free school meal rate of 12.9%, the school serves a mixed catchment. This is a school that suits families who value strong early years personal development, a broad range of activities, and a setting where children feel safe and happy, but who are comfortable with a Good rather than Outstanding Ofsted rating for academic delivery.

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