School Compass
Compare infant and KS1 schools in Hampshire
Map infant and primary settings in Hampshire for Years 1–2. School-level phonics scores are not published — use LA phonics context, inspection excerpts, and visits.
607 schools in the Hampshire set
How to read Year 1 / phonics context
School-level phonics scores are not published here. Area benchmarks give background for infant and primary choice — not a league table of schools.
What this path can tell you
- Local-authority phonics context for the area around your shortlist.
- Which infant / primary settings are nearby to visit.
- Inspection précis where a recent report exists.
What this is not telling you
- How any one school’s Year 1 cohort performed in phonics.
- Classroom teaching quality or reading culture day to day.
- Admissions chances, catchment, faith criteria, or waiting-list practice.
- Day-to-day ethos, behaviour climate, or SEND support beyond short excerpts.
- A ranked “best school” — tables and reports are one lens, not a verdict.
Fair conclusions you can draw
- Which schools belong on a visit list given location and phase.
- What to ask about early reading when you visit.
How to use this for decisions
- Shortlist a few settings that look plausible on paper and on the map.
- Treat gaps and older inspections as prompts to ask, not automatic rejects.
- Visit (or watch a normal session), talk to staff, and weigh fit for your child.
- Keep notes on what you saw — printed packs are for that, not for league ranks.
Other stages in Hampshire
Same area, different parental path — still inside South East England (including Dorset).