Locks Heath Infant & Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Warsash Road Locks Heath Southampton Hampshire SO31 9NZ |
| Reference Number | 115989 |
Locks Heath Infant School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all areas assessed. The school has created a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and respected, which fosters a love for learning. With a strong focus on personal development and the application of its core values, the school successfully prepares its pupils for future educational challenges. However, this was the first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic and represents a shift from an 'Outstanding' rating received 13 years prior, reflecting some changes in educational standards and practices over the years.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 283 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.94%
Girls: 48.06% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.2% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 42 | 84 |
| 2 | 57 | 54 | 111 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.7% |
| Unclassified | 5.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils love coming to school and are eager to learn.
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and plan engaging learning experiences.
- A nurturing environment promotes respectful and kind interactions among pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Strong emphasis on personal, social, and health education.
- Investments in staff training have improved the teaching of reading.
Areas for Improvement
- Some special educational needs are not identified quickly enough, limiting support.
- In the early years, learning assessments do not consistently inform future planning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 55 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 49 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Locks Heath Junior School
Warsash Road, Locks Heath, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 9NZ |
0.07 miles |
|
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Abshot Road, Titchfield Common, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 4NH |
0.59 miles |
|
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Primate Road, Titchfield Common, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 4RP |
0.9 miles |
|
Hook-With-Warsash Church of England Academy
Church Road, Southampton, SO31 9GD |
0.99 miles |
|
Park Gate Primary School
Northmore Road, Park Gate, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 6LX |
1.09 miles |
|
Sarisbury Infant School
Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7BJ |
1.12 miles |
|
West Hill Park School
|
1.24 miles |
|
Sarisbury Church of England Junior School
Allotment Road, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7AP |
1.42 miles |
|
Titchfield Primary School
Southampton Road, Titchfield, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 4AU |
1.62 miles |
|
Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School
Bluebell Way, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7QE |
1.86 miles |
|
Whiteley Primary School
Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7LA |
1.92 miles |
|
Hamble Primary School
Hamble Lane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4ND |
2.54 miles |
|
Heathfield Special School
Oldbury Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3BN |
2.57 miles |
|
Ranvilles Junior School
Oldbury Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3BN |
2.59 miles |
|
Ranvilles Infant School
Oldbury Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3BN |
2.59 miles |
|
St Columba CE Primary School
Tewkesbury Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 6LL |
2.6 miles |
|
Light Years School
Building A, Tewkesbury Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 6LL |
2.66 miles |
|
Bursledon Church of England Infant School
Long Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8BZ |
2.84 miles |
|
Bursledon Junior School(CA)
Long Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8BZ |
2.89 miles |
|
Orchard Lea Infant School
Kennedy Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 6BJ |
3.07 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Brookfield Community School
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7DU |
0.95 miles |
|
King's Academy Lord Wilson
Montefiore Drive, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7NL |
1.13 miles |
|
Fair Ways School
New Road, Swanwick, Hampshire, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7HE |
2.17 miles |
|
The Henry Cort Community College
Hillson Drive, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 6PH |
2.39 miles |
|
St Francis Special School
Patchway Drive, Oldbury Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3BN |
2.59 miles |
|
The Hamble School
Satchell Lane, Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4NE |
2.69 miles |
|
South Hampshire College Group
Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1NH |
3.23 miles |
|
Meoncross School
65 Burnt House Lane, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2EF |
3.23 miles |
|
Fareham Academy
St Anne's Grove, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1JJ |
3.38 miles |
|
Kingsgate School
239 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0HZ |
3.65 miles |
|
Crofton School
Marks Road, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2AT |
3.68 miles |
|
Baycroft School
Gosport Road, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2AE |
3.7 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Mayfield
Ashley Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9NA |
4.14 miles |
|
New Forest School
Fawley Road, Fawley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1FJ |
4.24 miles |
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All's Well
18 High Street, Fareham, PO16 7AF |
4.31 miles |
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Boundary Oak School
Roche Court, Fareham, PO17 5BL |
4.34 miles |
|
Weston Secondary School
Tickleford Drive, Weston, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9QP |
4.43 miles |
|
Wildern School
Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ |
4.64 miles |
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The Serendipity School
399 Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6DS |
4.65 miles |
|
Bridgemary School
Wych Lane, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0JN |
4.75 miles |