Contact Details
- 01489 782075
- adminoffice@freegrounds-inf.hants.sch.uk
Hobb Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire SO30 0GG
Freegrounds
Infant School
Primary School entry to Year R in September 2023
If your child was born between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019, they are due to start school in the school year beginning September 2023.
Admission to a Year R class is not automatic.
Application opens from 1st November 2022 and close 15th January 2023.
To make an application between these dates go to: Hampshire County Council Year R application
Hampshire County Council School Catchment finder
Should you wish to complete a paper application, please telephone 01489 782075 to request a form.
Should you require any advice on admission arrangements then please contact the Admissions team at Hampshire County Council directly on 0300 555 1377.
Notifications to parents offering a primary or infant school place will be sent by the County Council on 17th April 2023.
Infant to Junior Transfer 2023
If your child is currently in Year 2 you will be required to make an application for a place to the Junior School as the transfer is not automatic. The dates and procedure for this process is the same for an application for a place in Year R above.
To make a Year 3 application: Hampshire County Council applying for a junior place (Year 3)
In Year Transfers
If your child is already at school and you wish to transfer to Freegrounds Infant School, please contact the school office for information regarding the availability of places and then apply online via Hampshire County Council Admissions Department.
As of October 2022, we have space in Year R and Year 2.
To make an in year application: Hampshire County Council In Year Application
School Tours for prospective parents starting September 2023
If your child is due to start school in September 2023, you are welcome to book on one of our school tours - The dates and times are as follows:
If you are booked on a tour but now cannot attend, please do let us know so that we can offer the place out to someone else.
Your child is welcome to attend the tour along with a maximum of 2 parents per family.
Please call the school office on 01489 782075 or email adminoffice@freegrounds-inf.hants.sch.uk to book a space.
Hobb Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire SO30 0GG