Latest inspection January 2026 · published March 2026
Manor Field Infant School
Basingstoke
Haydn Road, Brighton Hill, Basingstoke, RG22 4DH, RG22 4DH
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Inspection summary
Latest inspection · January 2026
Published March 2026
Manor Field Infant School is a welcoming community where children in the early years get off to a flying start. The school maintains a kind and supportive atmosphere driven by 'STAR' values, ensuring that most pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well and are prepared for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
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- Prioritising language, communication, and reading skills from the start of early years.
- Strong start in early education with children very well prepared for Year 1.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
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- Developing pupils' communication and language skills to improve the quality of oral and written sentences.
- Ensuring staff consistently check pupils' understanding to identify and address gaps in knowledge quickly.
- Continuing work to close the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Leadership
Leaders and governors have navigated a period of change while maintaining a focus on pupils' best interests and prioritizing staff workload and wellbeing.
Inspection highlights
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Academics & Attendance
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Achievement
KS2 expected standard
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KS2 higher standard
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Attendance
Attendance rate
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Absence rate
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Persistent absence
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SEND & inclusion
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- January 2026
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- Manor Field Junior School0.0 miles
- Brighton Hill Community School0.4 miles
- Hatch Warren Infant School0.5 miles
- Hatch Warren Junior School0.5 miles
- Chalk Ridge Primary School0.5 miles
- Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke0.7 miles