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Sun Hill Infant and Preschool

Community school · Alresford · SO24 9NB

Ages 3–7 · 127 pupils · Hampshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Overall absence

5.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-06

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.1%
Unauthorised0.3%
Authorised absence
4.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.3%
Enrolments in measure
77

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill94%

127 pupils · 135 places

Pupils on roll
127
Boys / girls
59 / 68
School capacity
135
Capacity fill
127 / 135 (94%)
Free school meals
7%
FSM pupils
7
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Wilson

Location

Address
Sun Lane
Postcode
SO24 9NB
Town
Alresford
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Hampshire
District
Winchester
Constituency
Winchester
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community school (primary), Ages 3–7, in Alresford, Hampshire, 127 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 7%.

Open schools in Alresford
6
Primary schools in Alresford
4
Academies among open schools in Alresford
33% (2)
Open schools in SO24
6
Primary in SO24
4
Open schools in Hampshire LA
620
Primary in Hampshire LA
423

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in AlresfordNear SO24

  • Sun Hill Junior School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Alresford · SO24 9NB · Hampshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM13.1%

    0.0 miles away

  • Cheriton Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Alresford · SO24 0QA · Hampshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM10.0%

    2.2 miles away

  • Perins School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Alresford · SO24 9BS · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att846.7
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+43%
    • Absence7.6%

    0.4 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Helen Wilson
Telephone
01962732632
Website
https://sunhillinfantandpreschool.co.uk/

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