Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school in Gosport, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 200 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-7
Age range
200
Pupils
240
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School?
The catchment area for Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School is the geographic zone Hampshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School is set by Hampshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hampshire catchment area documents →Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School: 240 places, 83% filled: places available
Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 240 places. 200 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 240 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 40.9% of pupils at Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Gosport.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Hampshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Hampshire school admissions →
Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School: School Information
- Full address
- 21 Falcon Meadows Way, Rowner, Gosport, PO13 8AA
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-7 years
- Free school meals
- 40.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 116174
Other Primary Schools in Gosport
If Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gosport are the next closest alternatives.
Elson Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · PO12 4EX
Elson Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · PO12 4EU
Haselworth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO12 1SQ
Rowner Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · PO13 0DH
Alverstoke Community Infant and Pre-School Catchment Area
Community school · PO12 2LH
Grange Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · PO13 9RX
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School
What is the catchment area for Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School? ▾
The catchment area for Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School is the geographic zone Hampshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 200 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.
What is the admissions policy for Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School is managed by Hampshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School cover? ▾
Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Gosport, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.