Fordingbridge Infant School
Community primary school in Fordingbridge (Hampshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).I am delighted to welcome you to the website of the Fordingbridge Infant and Junior Schools Federation. Our schools are found on the edge of the New Forest - an enviable and exciting environment within which to come and learn.
At our Federation children thrive in the best of both worlds: two schools, each with their own qualities tailored to the age of the children, but one educational journey, from Years R to 6, where every child is treated as an individual, according to their needs.
The Federation is able to offer the nurturing first school years of an infant environment, smoothly transitioning into their secondary school preparation at Junior School, while simultaneously enjoying the benefits of being the best funded primary offering in the area.
This means the schools share unrivalled resources and facilities, including: We are committed to the development of the whole child, encouraging them to become confident individuals who believe in their ability and work hard to realise their dreams and aspirations. We always put children first; this aim is at the heart of our vision.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Wrap Around Care - Kidzplay
- Growth Mindset
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Modeshift STARSRecognised award
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 116069
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- New Forest West
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Claire Ainsworth | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Dan Genn | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Miss Laura Coombes-Baker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Lucy Sheppard-Marks | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Maggie Bath | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Peter Williamson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Jamie McLoughlin | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Kayley Appleby | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Iley Clements | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Lucy Johnson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Amy Callaway Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Julian Sims Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Kelvin Hinton Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Kim Robertson Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record