Hazel Wood Infant School
83%
Capacity
198
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Hazel Wood Infant School
Hazel Wood Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the New Forest community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 198 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 240 places).
the school is led by headteacher Hannah Simpson-Riggs, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
Hazel Wood Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 156 applications for 60 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 77 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hazel Wood Infant School include Art Studios, Library, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Netball, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Book Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in New Forest, Hazel Wood 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 | Hazel Farm Road, Southampton, New Forest, SO40 8WU |
| Headteacher | Hannah Simpson-Riggs |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 198 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.7% |
| School Capacity | 198 / 240 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2024. 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
156
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
77 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hazel Farm Road, Southampton
New Forest, SO40 8WU
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