The Department of Education has released the latest data on schools across the country, for the academic year 2021/2022, which has shown that a large number of them are either at or above their capacity.
From Bay House School to Purbrook Infant School, there is a number of schools across the area that are seeing more and more parents apply for places at their schools and the demand is increasing each year.
Here are 17 schools in the area that are over their capacity:
5. Purbrook Junior School, Waterlooville
Purbrook Junior School is over capacity by 23 students with 383 pupils enrolled. Photo: -
6. Horndean Church of England Junior School, Waterlooville
Horndean Church of England Junior School is over capacity by 27 students with 507 pupils enrolled. Photo: Google Maps
7. Crofton Hammond Junior School, Stubbington
Crofton Hammond Junior School is over capacity by 11 students with 251 pupils enrolled. Photo: google
8. Purbrook Park School, Purbrook
Purbrook Park School is over capacity by 26 students with 866 pupils enrolled. Photo: Google Maps