I would like to welcome you to Kings Furlong Infant school and Nursery which is a busy, thriving school based near the centre of Basingstoke.

We are an exciting and innovative, two-form entry infant school and nursery in the thriving area of Basingstoke. We work with our community to ensure their school is the very best it can be.

Our team is friendly and approachable, always putting the care and safety of our children first. All our staff are hard-working and completely committed to ensuring we provide the best opportunities for all children. We constantly encourage our pupils to follow our Kings Values; working hard to achieve their best and experience success.

We are extremely proud of our rich, engaging curriculum, which is constantly changing so it remains fresh, full of excitement and provides a lifetime of memories. Opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future. The mixture of academic, creative, sporting and musical elements, championed by staff, ensures every child has something to become excited about.

We are very proud of our children, who are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, independent and confident.

Lauren Herring

Headteacher

Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery is a two-form entry infant school with a purpose build nursery. We aim to give children the best start to their education and are proud of the school and its grounds.

We currently cater for 40 children in our nursery and strive to provide the best possible start to their educational experience with immersive and creative experiences and approaches to their learning.

Our infant school is lively and purposeful with two classes per year group. Our children benefit from open and focussed learning environments as well as shared areas to support their learning when needed.

We are very proud of our outdoor space and are lucky enough to have a pond as well as an outdoor learning area to offer opportunities for children to be able to learn a range of skills outside – which they love!

South Farnham Educational Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust which was formed in 2015.

Our Trust currently consists of eleven schools (ten full members and one associate member), a Teaching School Hub and thriving SCITT.

South Farnham School consisting of 837 pupils from 4 to 11 years is situated on two sites, one in Menin Way and the other in The Bourne. It is an ‘Outstanding’ school, an RSHE hub, a Teaching School Hub and the Accredited Body for the Surrey South Farnham SCITT. South Farnham is the designated Academy Sponsor.

Highfield South Farnham School, a two-form entry primary school with a Nursery, catering for children from three years. After working with the Trust it become an ‘Outstanding’ school with a reputation for high-quality provision following an Ofsted inspection in January 2018 and continues to be outstanding from the latest inspection April 2024.

The Raleigh School, a popular two form entry primary school consisting of 436 pupils from 4 - 11 years of age located in the semi-rural village of West Horsley. Following an Ofsted inspection in March 2024 it is also an 'Outstanding' school.

Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery, a thriving two form entry small, friendly, caring infant school and Shining Stars Nursery based in Ewell recognised as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

Busbridge Infant School, a popular two form entry infant school based in Godalming, Surrey.

Great Bookham School, a two form entry primary school based in Great Bookham, Surrey.

Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery, a busy, thriving school based near the centre of Basingstoke.

Normandy Village School, a single form entry primary school based in the Surrey countryside near to Guildford.

Brighton Hill Community School a coeducational secondary school located in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

The Blue Coat School, also a coeducations secondary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

Our associate member is St Mary's C of E (Aided) Infant School.

Teaching Hub

Our Teaching School Hub is one of 87 centres of excellence for teaching training and development in the country. We provide high-quality professional development to teachers in over 300 schools and at each stage of their career (from TA to executive leadership), outstanding teacher training and appropriate body services.

South Farnham SCITT - a primary Initial Teacher Training partnership of over 220 schools; graded 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted. Nationally recognised within the DfE to be at the forefront of school-based training.

Vision and purpose of the Trust

• To create a group of schools that have a shared commitment to ensuring the highest possible outcomes for their children.

• Through close co-operation children, parents and teachers will share professional expertise, training opportunities and facilities to ensure that the whole is greater than the part.

• To create a learning environment where the highest possible standards are a feature of all schools.

• To establish a shared understanding of what works and a reflective, research-based approach to school improvement.

• To celebrate and develop the uniqueness of each school within the MAT family of schools.