Wildground Infant School
98%
Capacity
205
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Wildground Infant School
Wildground Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the New Forest community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 205 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Wildground Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Mullett, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
Wildground Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 27 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
Wildground Infant School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wildground Infant School include Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Gymnastics, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Eco Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in New Forest, Wildground 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 | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Crete Road, Southampton, New Forest, SO45 4JX |
| Headteacher | Amanda Mullett |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 205 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.1% |
| School Capacity | 205 / 210 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Sept 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: 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
2025/26Oversubscribed27
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 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
Crete Road, Southampton
New Forest, SO45 4JX
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