Question 1

Is Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The school was graded Good at its last full graded inspection (December 2019). In January 2025, an Ofsted inspection confirmed the school had taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection, and safeguarding arrangements were reported as effective.

Question 2

What are the fees at Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School?

Accepted Answer

This is a state school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may still pay for optional extras such as uniform, trips, or wraparound childcare, depending on what they choose.

Question 3

When is the Reception application deadline?

Accepted Answer

Check the current Hampshire admissions timetable for the Reception application opening date and on-time deadline. Late applications are processed after on-time allocations.

Question 4

Is Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The latest admissions dataset provided shows 81 applications and 41 offers for the main entry route, which is close to two applications per place (about 1.98). Oversubscription criteria, including catchment and siblings, therefore matter.

Question 5

Does the school offer Nursery provision and funded hours?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school states children can start Nursery the term after they are three, and it references access to 15 or 30 funded childcare hours for eligible families. Nursery admissions are separate from Reception admissions.

Question 6

What makes the curriculum distinctive at this school?

Accepted Answer

The school is associated with structured early reading and outdoor learning. Ofsted’s January 2025 inspection refers to Forest fun walks and describes leaders prioritising reading and mathematics, while also identifying writing consistency as an area to strengthen.

Question 7

Does the school run before and after-school care?

Accepted Answer

Wraparound care is available on site via an external provider offering breakfast and after-school clubs, with staff escorting children between provision and classrooms. Families should check current times and pricing with the provider.

1st preference	40	40	100%
2nd preference	28	1	4%
3rd preference	13	0	0%
Total	81	41	51%

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Application Demand

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