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Padnell Infant School

Padnell Avenue, Waterlooville, PO8 8DS
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Padnell Infant School
Waterlooville, PO8 8DS
269 Pupils
270 Capacity
4–7 Age Range
12.60% FSM %
146 Boys
123 Girls
About Padnell Infant School

Padnell Infant School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Waterlooville, Hampshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–7 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 269 pupils on roll. School capacity: 270. Current headteacher: Mandy Grayson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Hampshire
Region South East
Administrative District Havant
Parliamentary Constituency Fareham and Waterlooville
Ward Cowplain
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10075382
URN 115965
Data Last Updated 27-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Lindsay Garland Chair of Governors 20/03/2023 13/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Beetlestone Governor 11/11/2024 10/11/2028 Appointed by LA
Ms Ruth Clifton Governor 25/04/2023 30/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Philippa Inche Governor 30/08/2022 30/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jacqueline Jones Governor 26/02/2024 25/02/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Kate Mew Governor 27/09/2021 26/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katharine Morgan Governor 10/07/2023 10/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Roger Osborne Governor 20/03/2023 17/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Pennekett Governor 23/09/2024 22/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jennifer Tyler Governor 07/03/2022 06/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Woolley Governor 22/10/2024 21/10/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Schools Nearby
Padnell Junior School
0.11 km • Waterlooville
Other
Queen's Inclosure Primary School
0.69 km • Waterlooville
Other
The Cowplain School
0.82 km • Waterlooville
Other
Hart Plain Infant School
1.16 km • Hants
Other
Hart Plain Junior School
1.25 km • Waterlooville
Other
Woodcroft Primary
1.42 km • Waterlooville
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Padnell Infant School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Waterlooville, Hampshire.
Padnell Infant School has 269 pupils, with a capacity of 270.
Padnell Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 7.
The Headteacher at Padnell Infant School is Mrs Mandy Grayson.
Padnell Infant School is at Padnell Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8DS, in the Hampshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Padnell Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Padnell Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Mandy Grayson
Padnell Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8DS
02392263784
www.padnell-inf.hants.sch.uk
Location
PO8 8DS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 115965
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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