Balksbury Infant School
URN: 116063 • Andover SP10 3QP
Overview
- Name
- Balksbury Infant School
- URN
- 116063
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katy Thompson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01264352801
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Floral Way, Andover SP10 3QP
Summary
Balksbury Infant School, located in Andover, Hampshire, is a community primary school with a mixed-gender enrollment of 268 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 270. The school is part of the Balksbury Federation, which includes both infant and junior schools, and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The ethos of the school emphasizes respect, collaboration, and perseverance, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals who can achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Balksbury Infant School is designed to motivate children's curiosity through a blend of direct teaching, independent work, and collaborative activities. The staff focus on creating a positive and engaging atmosphere, ensuring that each child's unique talents and needs are recognized and nurtured. The school also prioritizes a strong partnership with parents to support children's educational journeys.
Balksbury Infant School promotes British values and aims to equip students with the skills necessary to thrive in modern society. With a commitment to fostering spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, the school prepares children to become responsible and articulate members of their community.
The curriculum at Balksbury Infant School is designed to motivate children's curiosity through a blend of direct teaching, independent work, and collaborative activities. The staff focus on creating a positive and engaging atmosphere, ensuring that each child's unique talents and needs are recognized and nurtured. The school also prioritizes a strong partnership with parents to support children's educational journeys.
Balksbury Infant School promotes British values and aims to equip students with the skills necessary to thrive in modern society. With a commitment to fostering spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, the school prepares children to become responsible and articulate members of their community.
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| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 268 | 133 | 135 | 270 | 20.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 270 | 137 | 133 | 270 | 18.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 265 | 128 | 137 | 270 | 12.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 265 | 128 | 137 | 270 | 12.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 263 | 127 | 136 | 270 | 9.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 257 | 124 | 133 | 270 | 10.10 |
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