Sun Hill Infant and Preschool is a mainstream primary school in Alresford, Hampshire, for children aged 3 to 7. In January 2026, 11 of its 127 pupils (8.7%) were getting SEN support and 1 (0.8%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–7
- 127 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Hampshire.
8.7% get SEN support
11 of 127 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
0.8% have an EHC plan
1 of 127 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 127 (places for 135)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Wilson
- Free school meals
- 7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Hampshire
- School reference (URN)
- 115992
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Hampshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, January 2026: Strong standard in 4 of 7 areas
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Sun Lane, Alresford, SO24 9NB
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Sun Hill Junior School Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.0 miles
- Perins School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Newton Wood Barn School Independent · Ages 8–13 6.1 miles
- Osborne School Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 6.8 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Cheriton Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 10%, EHC plans 7.1% 2.2 miles
- Itchen Abbas Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 9.7%, EHC plans 4.8% 3.4 miles
- Ropley CofE Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 19.4%, EHC plans 6.7% 3.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Hampshire SEND schools in Hampshire
Questions about Sun Hill Infant and Preschool
How many pupils at Sun Hill Infant and Preschool have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 11 of the 127 pupils (8.7%) were getting SEN support and 1 (0.8%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Sun Hill Infant and Preschool?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Sun Hill Infant and Preschool?
Through Hampshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Sun Hill Infant and Preschool?
You can ask for Sun Hill Infant and Preschool to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Sun Hill Infant and Preschool have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Sun Hill Junior School, about 0.0 miles away.
Where is Sun Hill Infant and Preschool?
Sun Lane, Alresford, SO24 9NB, in Hampshire.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.