Freegrounds Infant School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Freegrounds Infant School
Address: Hobb Lane, Hedge End
Town/City: Southampton
County: Hampshire
Postcode: SO30 0GG
Telephone Number: 01489 782075
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-7)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Susannah Holmes
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 225 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.6%

Location and administration

URN: 115918
DfE Number: 850/2115
UKPRN: 10075390
UPRN: 100062645347
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Eastleigh (E07000086)
Constituency: Hamble Valley (E14001263)
Electoral Ward: Hedge End South (E05011197)

Easting & Northing: 449612E, 112763N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 54' 46.24" N 1° 17' 43.99" W
Plus Code: 9C2WWP73+4Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Freegrounds Junior School (0.0km)
  2. Kings Copse Primary School (0.7km)
  3. Wildern School (0.8km)
  4. Shamblehurst Primary School (0.9km)
  5. Berrywood Primary School (1.3km)
  6. Deer Park School (1.5km)
  7. Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School (1.8km)
  8. Wellstead Primary School (2.2km)
  9. Kanes Hill Primary School (2.3km)
  10. Boorley Park (2.4km)
Governors

  • Mr Nathan Clifford - Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 May 2030.
  • Mrs Gemma Craddock - Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 February 2029.
  • Ms Dawn Frances Higgins - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2026.
  • Mr Ian Rolls - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Mrs Mary Sheridan - Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 May 2029.
  • Dr Mary Steele - Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 25 February 2029.
  • Mrs Debbie Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 2 June 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 June 2028.
  • Mrs Shauna Williams - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2027.
  • Mrs Gill Wright - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 October 2000 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 January 2027.