St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School
61%
Capacity
55
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School
St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School is a small Church of England primary in the New Forest, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025 gave it a Good rating overall, with an Outstanding mark for personal development. That personal development grade is a standout feature, especially when you consider the school serves just 55 pupils aged 4 to 7, well below its capacity of 90. While the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment in Hampshire sits at 61, it is worth noting this infant school does not have Key Stage 2 data to compare directly, as its pupils move on to a junior school at age seven. What the data does show is a school that parents overwhelmingly recommend, with 94% saying they would recommend it to other parents, and 90% strongly agreeing that their child is happy and feels safe.
Academically, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection rated the quality of education as Good, with behaviour and attitudes also judged Good. The early years provision, which is a critical phase for this age range, was rated Good as well. The standout grade was for personal development, which inspectors judged Outstanding, reflecting a strong focus on pupils’ broader growth. The school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections, with the previous one in 2011 also grading overall effectiveness as Good. With only 3.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively affluent catchment. The parent view data reinforces confidence in the school’s academic expectations, with 86% of respondents agreeing or strongly agreeing that the school has high expectations for their child, and 94% agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child does well.
The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 34 applications for 23 places and 22 first-preference offers made from 23 first-preference applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.48. Facilities include a dining hall, playing fields, library, art studios, sensory room and chapel, and the school offers a range of sports including football, cricket, swimming, athletics and rounders, plus clubs for chess, coding and film club. For families considering this school, the strong parent satisfaction and Outstanding personal development grade suggest a setting where children feel safe and valued, though the small size means places are competitive. The school does not have nursery provision or a sixth form, and its infant-only structure means parents will need to plan for a transition to a junior school at age seven.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | High Street, Lyndhurst, New Forest, SO43 7BB |
| Headteacher | Mary Flynn |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 55 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.6% |
| School Capacity | 55 / 90 (61% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
50 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
34
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British90.9%
- White (other)3.6%
- Mixed1.8%
- Asian1.8%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
1
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
High Street, Lyndhurst
New Forest, SO43 7BB
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