Shakespeare Infant School
93%
Capacity
251
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Shakespeare Infant School
Shakespeare Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Eastleigh community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 251 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 270 places).
Ofsted has rated Shakespeare Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nikki Wilson, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
Shakespeare Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 111 applications for 59 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 58 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Shakespeare Infant School include Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Swimming, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Science Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Eastleigh, Shakespeare 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 | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Shakespeare Road, Eastleigh, Eastleigh, SO50 4FZ |
| Headteacher | Nikki Wilson |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 251 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.5% |
| School Capacity | 251 / 270 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2023. 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
111
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
58 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Shakespeare Road, Eastleigh
Eastleigh, SO50 4FZ
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