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Purbrook Infant School

Havant, PO7 5NQPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
110 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Purbrook Infant School

Purbrook Infant School has turned a corner. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in January 2025, the school was rated Good overall, a significant improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2015 when it was judged to require improvement. The ungraded inspection noted that the school had improved significantly, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all now rated Good. This is a school that has clearly addressed its earlier weaknesses. With 270 pupils on roll, it is operating exactly at capacity, which suggests strong local demand. The school serves a mixed cohort, with 16.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, slightly above the national average for primary schools, but the progress it has made under headteacher Lisa De Carteret is reflected in the confidence parents show in its direction.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAldermoor Road East, Waterlooville, Havant, PO7 5NQ
HeadteacherLisa De Carteret
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils270
Free School Meals (FSM)16.3%
School Capacity270 / 270 (100% full)

The full report on this school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 Jan 2025): Improved significantly

Source: Ofsted, 12 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallSensory RoomForest SchoolArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsFootballGymnasticsRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubFilm ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: purbrook-inf.hants.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Purbrook Infant School

Purbrook Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.