Ranvilles Infant School

About Ranvilles Infant School

Ranvilles Infant School in Fareham is a state primary for children aged 4 to 7, and it is running very close to full. With 177 pupils on roll against a capacity of 180, there is almost no slack in the system. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.3 per cent, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively advantaged intake compared with many schools nationally. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 100 applications for just 58 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.72. All 58 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning that while the school is popular, families who put it first have a good chance of success. The school is non-denominational and mixed, and it does not offer nursery provision, so children typically join in Reception.

Academically, Ranvilles Infant School holds the highest possible Ofsted rating. In its most recent graded inspection, carried out in March 2023, inspectors awarded Grade 1 (Outstanding) across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is a clean sweep of top marks. The previous inspection, in 2009, also rated the school Outstanding overall, so the school has maintained an exceptional standard over a long period. Ranvilles is one of only 33 primary schools in Hampshire currently rated Outstanding out of a total of 425 state primaries in the local authority, placing it in the top eight per cent of schools in the county. The nearest other Outstanding-rated primary is Redlands Primary School, 2.1 kilometres away. Although Ranvilles is an infant school and does not publish Key Stage 2 results, its feeder junior school outcomes will be relevant for parents planning ahead.

The school offers a solid range of facilities for such a small site, including art studios, music rooms, a gymnasium, playing fields and a chapel. Sports provision covers swimming, tennis, netball, cross country, cricket, dance and football, while clubs extend to coding, gardening, drama, choir, eco club and science club. For children with additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. This breadth of support, combined with the school’s Outstanding rating and high demand, makes Ranvilles Infant School a strong choice for Fareham families seeking a well-regarded, inclusive infant setting with a clear track record of quality. The lack of nursery provision means children typically join at Reception, and the oversubscription data suggests that being a first-preference applicant is key to securing a place.

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