Riders Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kingsclere Avenue Leigh Park Havant Hampshire PO9 4RY |
| Reference Number | 115909 |
Riders Infant School is currently facing several challenges that affect its overall performance. While the school meets safeguarding standards and provides a warm, inclusive environment for early years, many pupils struggle academically, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics. The leadership team, newly stabilized after a period of instability, is taking steps to improve teaching quality and students' outcomes, but the impact of these actions remains limited at this early stage. The school community is characterized by strong relationships, yet attendance issues, particularly among pupils with special educational needs, remain a significant concern.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 75 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.67%
Girls: 49.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 58.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 21 | 31 |
| 2 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| African | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Needs attention |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Needs attention |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Needs attention |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Needs attention |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 03 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2026 | School inspection |
| 13 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
| 08 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Nov 2019 | School inspection |
| 27 Jun 2017 | Full inspection |
| 08 May 2013 | Full inspection |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 18 Mar 2009 | Full inspection |
| 16 Nov 2005 | Full inspection |
| 12 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met and pupils feel safe.
- Early years provide a warm, inclusive environment.
- Positive attitudes towards learning are seen in many pupils.
- Teachers help younger pupils learn new vocabulary effectively.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils have not achieved well enough over time.
- Gaps in pupils' knowledge are not consistently identified or addressed.
- Attendance remains a significant concern, particularly for pupils with SEND.
- Quality of teaching is inconsistent across the school.
- Support for pupils with additional learning needs is not consistently effective.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Riders Junior School
Kingsclere Avenue, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4RY |
0 miles |
|
Warren Park Primary School
Sandleford Road, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4LR |
0.48 miles |
|
Front Lawn Primary Academy
Broadmere Avenue, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5HX |
0.56 miles |
|
Barncroft Primary School
Park Lane, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3HN |
0.6 miles |
|
Trosnant Junior School
Stockheath Lane, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3BD |
0.7 miles |
|
Trosnant Infant School
Stockheath Lane, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3BD |
0.7 miles |
|
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Havant
Hooks Lane, Bedhampton, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3DR |
0.82 miles |
|
Bidbury Infant School
Fraser Road, Bedhampton, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3EF |
0.96 miles |
|
Bidbury Junior School
Fraser Road, Bedhampton, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3EF |
0.98 miles |
|
St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School
St Alban's Road, West Leigh, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2JX |
0.98 miles |
|
Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School
Prospect Lane, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5PE |
1.03 miles |
|
Fairfield Infant School
Fairfield Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1AY |
1.32 miles |
|
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville
Stakes Hill Road, Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7BP |
1.35 miles |
|
Springwood Infant School
Springwood Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8ED |
1.38 miles |
|
Springwood Junior School
Springwood Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8ED |
1.41 miles |
|
Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School
Whichers Gate Road, Rowland's Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6BB |
1.41 miles |
|
Bosmere Junior School
South Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1DA |
1.53 miles |
|
Queen's Inclosure Primary School
Cornelius Drive, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8NT |
1.56 miles |
|
Riverside Community Special School
Scratchface Lane, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5QD |
1.56 miles |
|
The Waterloo School
Warfield Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7JJ |
1.72 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Park Community School
Middle Park Way, Leigh Park, Park Community School, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4BU |
0.39 miles |
|
Prospect School
Freeley Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4AQ |
0.54 miles |
|
Havant Academy
Wakefords Way, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5JD |
1.03 miles |
|
Oaklands Catholic School
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7BW |
1.29 miles |
|
Havant and South Downs College
College Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8AA |
1.4 miles |
|
Releasing Potential School
7 Kingscroft Court, Ridgway, Havant, PO9 1LS |
1.42 miles |
|
Crookhorn College
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5UD |
1.47 miles |
|
Warblington School
Southleigh Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2RR |
1.54 miles |
|
The Cowplain School
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8RY |
2.11 miles |
|
Jubilee School
84-86 Jubilee Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7RE |
2.12 miles |
|
Purbrook Park School
Park Avenue, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5DS |
2.21 miles |
|
Glenwood School
Washington Road, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7NN |
2.54 miles |
|
Bere Clinic School
Hemlock Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8QT |
2.77 miles |
|
Rachel Madocks School
Eagle Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9XP |
2.78 miles |
|
Springfield School
Central Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1QY |
3.06 miles |
|
Horndean Technology College
Barton Cross, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PQ |
3.1 miles |
|
Bourne Community College
Park Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 8PJ |
3.63 miles |
|
Redwood Park Academy
Wembley Grove, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2RY |
3.65 miles |
|
City of Portsmouth College
Tudor Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2SA |
3.69 miles |
|
The Wymering School
Sevenoaks Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3YB |
3.79 miles |