Grange Infant School

About Grange Infant School

Grange Infant School, a state primary in Gosport, Hampshire, serves children aged 5 to 7 and currently holds a Good Ofsted rating. While the school does not publish Key Stage 2 results because its pupils leave at age 7, the local authority average for KS2 attainment across Hampshire primary schools is 61. Grange’s most recent graded inspection in 2017 awarded it Good overall, with leadership and management also rated Good. Notably, the school’s early years provision was judged Outstanding in that inspection, a significant strength. This contrasts with its previous inspection in 2015, when the school was rated Requires Improvement overall, with early years provision at that time graded as Requires Improvement. The improvement trajectory is clear: from a Requires Improvement baseline to a Good school with an Outstanding early years foundation, which is a stronger outcome than many of its peers in the local authority, where only 33 out of 425 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating.

Academically, Grange Infant School does not publish Progress 8 or KS2 SATs data, as these metrics apply to older primary pupils. However, the school’s Ofsted report from 2023 confirms it remains Good following an ungraded inspection, with early years provision still rated Outstanding. The school’s leadership and management were also rated Good in the 2017 graded inspection. With 188 pupils on roll against a capacity of 225, the school is not at full capacity, but it is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 77 total applications for 50 places, with 50 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.54. This suggests strong local demand, likely driven by the school’s improved reputation and its Outstanding early years provision, which is a key draw for families with younger children.

The school offers a range of facilities including a sensory room, library, music rooms, playing fields, outdoor playground, dining hall, gymnasium, and a chapel. Sports provision includes netball, swimming, dance, and rounders, while clubs such as art club, choir, drama, film club, and chess provide enrichment. SEND support covers moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, and other difficulty/disability. With 36.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively disadvantaged community compared to the national average. Grange Infant School is best suited for families in Gosport seeking a well-regarded infant school with strong early years provision and a clear improvement story, though those wanting KS2 data will need to look at junior schools for older children.

Key Details

Frequently Asked Questions About Grange Infant School

Helpful Guides for Parents