SCHOOLS, PRE-SCHOOLS, NURSERIES & COLLEGES
For information about applying for school places, details of local primary and secondary schools, help with transport to school and school holiday dates
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/education/schools.htm
Use the online search facility on Direct.Gov to find details of schools, nurseries and pre-schools by town: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Diol1/DoItOnline/DG_10034063
The Education page of Gosport Borough Council website also has details of schools and colleges and links to each of their websites http://www.gosport.gov.uk/sections/living/education
To find out which school catchment area you are in:
http://whereilive.hants.gov.uk/schoolcatchments
Choice Advice is aHampshire-based service to provide extra support to parents who may need it to help them through the school application process http://www3.hants.gov.uk/choiceadvice
Useful websites
http://www.ace-ed.org.uk/ The Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) is a national charity that provides advice and information to parents and carers on a wide range of school based issues including exclusion, admissions, special education needs, bullying and attendance.
http://www.schools-search.co.uk/index.php Your guide to schools in the UK
http://www.isc.co.uk Search for independent schools using the Independent Schools Council website
http://www.findmyschool.co.uk/searchv2.aspx Search for schools and nurseries, compare Ofsted reports and league tables
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk View individual education providers’ inspection reports
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/education/governors.htm Hampshire Governor Services