Lydlynch Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lydlynch Road Totton Southampton Hampshire SO40 3DW |
| Reference Number | 115954 |
Lydlynch Infant School maintains a strong standard of education as identified in previous inspections, with a focus on high expectations and inclusive learning for all pupils. Students are engaged and demonstrate a love for learning from an early age, leading to good academic achievements and preparation for future education. The school fosters positive behavior among students, encouraging a respectful and friendly environment where children can thrive both academically and socially. While the school excels in various areas, there are some inconsistencies in the implementation of the curriculum across foundation subjects, which can affect how effectively pupils build their knowledge. Additionally, assessment strategies in these subjects need refinement to better identify and address learning gaps. Overall, the school is in a good position but must continue to enhance its curriculum delivery to ensure all pupils can fully achieve their potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 123 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.47%
Girls: 45.53% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 16 | 37 |
| 2 | 29 | 22 | 51 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| African | 1.6% |
| White, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 21 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations of pupil achievement from the Reception Year onwards
- Inclusive and friendly atmosphere that makes pupils feel happy
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and explain learning clearly
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Prioritization of reading with successful strategies to ensure fluency and comprehension
- Opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles and responsibilities
- Strong focus on building good citizenship and understanding of diverse cultures
- Positive collaboration with families improving attendance
- Prioritization of staff well-being and professional development
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum implementation across some foundation subjects
- Assessment approaches in foundation subjects are not as effective as needed
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 41 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Abbotswood Junior School
Ringwood Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8EB |
0.18 miles |
|
Oakfield Academy
Sylvia Crescent, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3LN |
0.48 miles |
|
Eling Infant School and Nursery
School Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9HX |
0.63 miles |
|
Hazel Wood Infant School
Hazel Farm Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8WU |
0.76 miles |
|
Calmore Infant School
Calmore Drive, Calmore, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 2ZZ |
1.03 miles |
|
Calmore Junior School
Calmore Drive, Calmore, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 2ZZ |
1.03 miles |
|
Foxhills Infant School
Foxhills, Colbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 7ED |
1.21 miles |
|
Foxhills Junior School
Foxhills Lane, Ashurst, New Forest, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 7ED |
1.21 miles |
|
Redbridge Primary School
Studland Road, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9BB |
1.4 miles |
|
Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School
Ringwood Road, Woodlands, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 7GY |
1.41 miles |
|
Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Mansel Road West, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9LP |
1.6 miles |
|
Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Culver Close, Porlock Road, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9HZ |
1.61 miles |
|
Newlands Primary School
Windermere Avenue, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9QX |
1.88 miles |
|
Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit
Helvellyn Road, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4AS |
1.92 miles |
|
Tanners Brook Primary School
Elmes Drive, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 4PF |
2.05 miles |
|
Nursling Church of England Primary School
Nursling Street, Nursling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0XH |
2.17 miles |
|
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School
Fairisle Road, Lordshill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8BY |
2.39 miles |
|
Fairisle Junior School
Fairisle Road, Lordshill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8BY |
2.39 miles |
|
New Forest Alternative Provision
Bartley Farm, Chinham Road, Southampton, SO40 2LF |
2.53 miles |
|
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School
Warren Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6AY |
2.6 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Forest Park School
Ringwood Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8DZ |
0.07 miles |
|
GLADE School
49 Junction Road, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3BU |
0.43 miles |
|
Testwood School
Testwood Lane, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW |
0.52 miles |
|
Hounsdown School
Jacobs Gutter Lane, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9FT |
0.97 miles |
|
Redbridge Community School
Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9RJ |
1.35 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Romsey Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8FA |
2.17 miles |
|
The Cedar School
Redbridge Lane, Nursling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0XN |
2.31 miles |
|
Regents Park Community College
King Edward Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4GW |
2.42 miles |
|
St Mark's Church of England School
Stafford Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5TE |
3.21 miles |
|
Rosewood Free School
Aldermoor Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5NA |
3.27 miles |
|
Upper Shirley High School
Bellemoor Road, Upper Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 7QU |
3.28 miles |
|
King Edward VI School
Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5UQ |
3.5 miles |
|
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5RL |
3.51 miles |
|
The Polygon School
Handel Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2FH |
3.71 miles |
|
St Anne's Catholic School
Carlton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2WZ |
3.97 miles |
|
New Avenue School
62 the Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XS |
4.02 miles |
|
Great Oaks School
Vermont Close, Off Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7LT |
4.09 miles |
|
New Forest Small School Ltd
1 Southampton Road, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7BU |
4.13 miles |
|
Dibden Park School
Main Road, Dibden, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 5TD |
4.15 miles |
|
Minstead Training Project
Minstead Lodge, Minstead, Nr Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7FT |
4.44 miles |