Primary Schools in Gosport

Infant and junior schools across the borough

Gosport has a network of primary schools serving the borough's residential areas, providing education for children from Reception through to Year 6.

The schools are spread across the peninsula, with most neighbourhoods having at least one primary school within walking distance. Alverstoke Church of England Junior School is one of the more established schools, set in the Alverstoke village area and popular with families in the southern part of the borough. Leesland Church of England Primary, close to the town centre, has served the central Gosport area for generations. Elson Primary and Elson Junior schools cover the northern residential area.

Gomer Junior School and Gomer Infant School, near the Alverstoke and Stokes Bay area, serve the western residential streets. Rowner Junior School and Rowner Infant School are the main schools for the Rowner estate, and both have been affected by the regeneration of the surrounding area.

Bridgemary Community Primary School serves the Bridgemary estate in the north of the borough. Newtown Primary School and St John's Primary School are among the other options in the central parts of Gosport.

Church of England schools form a significant part of the primary provision, reflecting the historical role of the Church in education locally. Admissions to church schools may involve faith-based criteria, though this varies by school.

Admissions are managed through Hampshire County Council's coordinated process. Applications are submitted online, typically in the autumn before the intended start date. Families list their preferred schools in order, and places are allocated based on the published admissions criteria, which usually prioritise children in care, siblings, and proximity to the school.

Oversubscription can be an issue at the more popular schools, and families who do not secure their first choice are offered an alternative place and can join waiting lists.

Ofsted inspections provide a snapshot of each school's performance, and reports are publicly available online. Ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate, and parents are encouraged to read the full report rather than relying on the headline rating alone.

Breakfast clubs and after-school provision are available at many Gosport primary schools, helping working parents manage the school day.