Located in Gosport, Gomer Infant School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Gomer Infant School currently has around 178 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.2% boys and 43.8% girls. Around 12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.5%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Pyrford Close, Gosport, PO12 2RP |
| Website: | www.gomerinfantschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02392580808 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Duffy |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 116176 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 178 |
| Number of Boys: | 100 |
| Number of Girls: | 78 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.50% | 145 |
| Unclassified | 4.50% | 8 |
| Other White | 3.90% | 7 |
| African | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gomer Infant School Pyrford Close , Alverstoke PO12 2RP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomer Junior School Pyrford Close , Alverstoke PO12 2RP | - not rated | 89 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Gomer Pyrford Close , Alverstoke PO12 2RP | - not rated | 89 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alverstoke Church of England Aided Junior School The Avenue , Alverstoke PO12 2JS | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alverstoke Community Infant and Pre-School Ashburton Road , Alverstoke PO12 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay House School Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP | - not rated | 705 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Bay House Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP | - not rated | 705 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Brune Park Military Road , PO12 3BU | 1out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey House Independent Education and Care Limited 4 Foster Road , PO12 2JJ | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Marycourt School 27 Crescent Road , Alverstoke PO12 2DJ | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oarsome Chance The Boathouse , St Vincent College PO12 4QA | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.