Question 1

Is Chandler’s Ford Infant School a good school?

Accepted Answer

Ofsted’s January 2025 inspection graded the key judgement areas as Good, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school publishes a structured early reading approach using daily systematic synthetic phonics (Supersonic Phonic Friends) with additional consolidation groups.

Question 2

Does Chandler’s Ford Infant School charge fees?

Accepted Answer

No. This is a state-funded infant school, so there are no tuition fees. Families should budget for typical school costs such as uniform, trips, and any optional clubs or wraparound childcare.

Question 3

How do I apply for a Reception place?

Accepted Answer

Applications are coordinated by Hampshire County Council. Families should check the current Reception timetable for the relevant entry year, including when applications open, close and offers are released.

Question 4

Is the school oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

Recent admissions figures show 133 applications for 30 offers, which is about 4.43 applications per place. This indicates strong demand, so families should plan alternatives alongside it.

Question 5

What are the school day times and is wraparound care available?

Accepted Answer

The school publishes that doors open at 8.40am and close at 8.50am, with the school day ending at 3.15pm. Wraparound childcare is offered through a third-party provider, with breakfast from 7.30am and after-school care running until 6.00pm.

Question 6

Where do pupils go after Year 2?

Accepted Answer

Many pupils move on to Merdon Junior School, but transfer is not automatic. Parents must apply for Year 3 places through the normal infant-to-junior transfer process with published deadlines.

Question 7

Who is the head teacher and when were they appointed?

Accepted Answer

The head teacher is Mrs Mary Strong. A prior Ofsted report states she was appointed in January 2017.

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