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Ashley Infant School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ashley Infant School is a community primary school in New Milton, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 171 pupils, and a capacity of 182 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-7

Age range

171

Pupils

182

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Ashley Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ashley Infant School?

The catchment area for Ashley Infant 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 Ashley Infant 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Ashley Infant School: 182 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

Ashley Infant School has a published admission number of 182 places. 171 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 182, Hampshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 27.5% of pupils at Ashley Infant School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hampshire.

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 →

Ashley Infant School: School Information

Full address
Lower Ashley Road, Ashley, New Milton, BH25 5AA
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-7 years
Free school meals
27.5% of pupils
DfE URN
115855

Other Primary Schools in New Milton

If Ashley Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in New Milton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Ashley Infant 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ashley Infant School

What is the catchment area for Ashley Infant School?

The catchment area for Ashley Infant 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 Ashley Infant School oversubscribed?

Ashley Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 182 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ashley Infant School?

Admission to Ashley Infant 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 Ashley Infant School cover?

Ashley Infant School is a primary school in New Milton, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 4-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ashley Infant School?

Ashley Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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