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Orchard Lea Infant School

Requires Improvementgraded 07/06/2023Ages 4–7132 pupils
Fareham, PO15 6BJ
Hampshire

Orchard Lea Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 7 in Fareham, within the Hampshire local authority. The school has around 132 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 07/06/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Fareham can view Orchard Lea Infant School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Fareham (PO15 6BJ), Orchard Lea Infant School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 07/06/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 3 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Personal development
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake23.7%
Free school meals23.7%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language5.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled76%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.4%
Attendance95.4%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher18.2
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence6.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in FarehamSee the full area report for PO15 6BJ