St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill
106%
Capacity
95
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill
St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Basingstoke and Deane community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 95 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 90 places).
Ofsted has rated St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Davies, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 22 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Library, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cricket, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Drama, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Basingstoke and Deane, St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Woolton Hill, Newbury, Basingstoke and Deane, RG20 9XF |
| Headteacher | Paul Davies |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 95 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.3% |
| School Capacity | 95 / 90 (106% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Woolton Hill, Newbury
Basingstoke and Deane, RG20 9XF
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