Springwood Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Springwood Avenue Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 8ED |
| Reference Number | 115939 |
Springwood Infant School has been confirmed to maintain its status as a good school during its first ungraded inspection since its last full inspection in March 2018. The school fosters a positive and inclusive environment where pupils are happy and engaged. Teachers are committed to providing an ambitious curriculum that emphasizes reading and mathematics, with most pupils learning to read well. However, there are aspects of the broader curriculum where teachers need to enhance their assessment practices to ensure all pupils are meeting their learning targets effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 141 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.45%
Girls: 42.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 18 | 48 |
| 2 | 27 | 19 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.4% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| African | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2023 | School inspection |
| 06 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils have a positive attitude towards school and education.
- The school is highly inclusive and supports pupils with diverse needs.
- Strong provision for special educational needs and disabilities.
- Engaging and ambitious curriculum across all subjects.
- Effective phonics teaching leading to improved reading skills.
- Well-organized mathematics lessons allowing effective learning.
- Supportive school culture that encourages kindness and respect.
Areas for Improvement
- Gaps in learning develop in wider curriculum subjects due to inconsistent assessment checks.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Springwood Junior School
Springwood Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8ED |
0.05 miles |
|
The Waterloo School
Warfield Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7JJ |
0.39 miles |
|
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville
Stakes Hill Road, Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7BP |
0.4 miles |
|
Mill Hill Primary School
Mill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7DB |
0.52 miles |
|
Berewood Primary School
Kentidge Way, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 3BE |
0.7 miles |
|
Purbrook Infant School
Aldermoor Road East, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5NQ |
0.78 miles |
|
Purbrook Junior School
Aldermoor Road East, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5NQ |
0.78 miles |
|
Riverside Community Special School
Scratchface Lane, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5QD |
0.84 miles |
|
Queen's Inclosure Primary School
Cornelius Drive, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8NT |
0.97 miles |
|
Hart Plain Junior School
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8SA |
1.21 miles |
|
Warren Park Primary School
Sandleford Road, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4LR |
1.22 miles |
|
Morelands Primary School
Crookhorn Lane, Purbrook, Morelands Primary School, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5QL |
1.23 miles |
|
Hart Plain Infant School
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Hants, Hampshire, PO8 8RZ |
1.24 miles |
|
Barncroft Primary School
Park Lane, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3HN |
1.32 miles |
|
Newlands Primary Academy
Marrelsmoor Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 3FE |
1.35 miles |
|
Riders Junior School
Kingsclere Avenue, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4RY |
1.38 miles |
|
Riders Infant School
Kingsclere Avenue, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4RY |
1.38 miles |
|
Padnell Infant School
Padnell Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8DS |
1.38 miles |
|
Padnell Junior School
Padnell Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8EA |
1.43 miles |
|
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Havant
Hooks Lane, Bedhampton, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3DR |
1.56 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Oaklands Catholic School
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7BW |
0.45 miles |
|
Crookhorn College
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5UD |
0.62 miles |
|
Prospect School
Freeley Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4AQ |
0.89 miles |
|
Havant and South Downs College
College Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8AA |
0.92 miles |
|
Jubilee School
84-86 Jubilee Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7RE |
0.92 miles |
|
Park Community School
Middle Park Way, Leigh Park, Park Community School, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4BU |
1 miles |
|
The Cowplain School
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8RY |
1.21 miles |
|
Purbrook Park School
Park Avenue, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5DS |
1.26 miles |
|
Bere Clinic School
Hemlock Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8QT |
1.78 miles |
|
Rachel Madocks School
Eagle Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9XP |
1.81 miles |
|
Releasing Potential School
7 Kingscroft Court, Ridgway, Havant, PO9 1LS |
2.11 miles |
|
Havant Academy
Wakefords Way, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5JD |
2.28 miles |
|
Springfield School
Central Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1QY |
2.46 miles |
|
Horndean Technology College
Barton Cross, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PQ |
2.76 miles |
|
Warblington School
Southleigh Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2RR |
2.77 miles |
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The Wymering School
Sevenoaks Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3YB |
2.79 miles |
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Redwood Park Academy
Wembley Grove, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2RY |
3.02 miles |
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City of Portsmouth College
Tudor Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2SA |
3.06 miles |
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Trafalgar School
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RJ |
3.72 miles |
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UTC Portsmouth
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9DU |
3.72 miles |