Sun Hill Infant and Preschool, based in Alresford, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Sun Hill Infant and Preschool currently has around 131 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.4% boys and 49.6% girls. Around 7.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Sun Lane, Alresford, SO24 9NB |
| Website: | https://sunhillinfantandpreschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01962732632 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Helen Wilson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 115992 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/09/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 135 |
| Number of Pupils: | 131 |
| Number of Boys: | 66 |
| Number of Girls: | 65 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.70% | 111 |
| Other Mixed | 3.80% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 3.10% | 4 |
| Other White | 3.10% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 3 |
| African | 0.80% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Hill Junior School Sun Lane , SO24 9NB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sun Hill Junior School Sun Lane , SO24 9NB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sun Hill Infant and Preschool Sun Lane , SO24 9NB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perins School A Community Sports College Pound Hill , SO24 9BS | - not rated | 682 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perins School Pound Hill , SO24 9BS | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.