Horndean Infant School

URN: 115982 • Waterlooville PO8 9LS

Overview

Name
Horndean Infant School
URN
115982
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ben Frank (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02392593453
Website
Visit
Address
Merchistoun Road, Waterlooville PO8 9LS

Summary

Horndean Infant School is a mixed community primary school located in Waterlooville, Hampshire, with a current enrolment of 260 pupils and a capacity of 270. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and friendly environment, as highlighted by recent Ofsted reports, which commend the school's focus on kindness and the well-being of its students. Parents express high satisfaction with the school, appreciating the dedication of the staff to the children's needs.

The curriculum at Horndean Infant School is designed to be broad and engaging, with leaders aiming for all pupils to know, remember, and be able to do essential skills. The school emphasizes quality first teaching and adapts its approach to meet the diverse needs of its students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The dedicated SENCo, Mrs. Elisa Buckley, ensures that appropriate support and resources are provided for children requiring additional assistance.

Horndean Infant School actively encourages community involvement and welcomes prospective parents to visit during scheduled tours. The school’s ethos is rooted in care and ambition, striving to provide the best possible experiences for every pupil, thereby reinforcing its role as a valued institution within the local community.

Key details

LA
Hampshire
Age range
3 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
270
Pupils
260
Boys
140
Girls
120
FSM %
7.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-07-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 260 140 120 270 7.70
2024-09-11 248 131 117 270 10.10
2023-09-11 253 125 128 270 11.90
2022-09-11 253 125 128 270 11.90
2021-09-11 270 137 133 270 13.40
2020-09-11 269 134 135 270 10.80

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