Southwood Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Southwood Lane Southwood Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0NE |
| Reference Number | 116246 |
Southwood Infant School is performing well overall, with a 'Good' rating in various aspects of education, behavior, and management, alongside an 'Outstanding' rating for personal development. The nurturing environment has made pupils extremely happy and engaged in their learning. High expectations from leadership encourage a curriculum that fosters a lifelong love of learning and prepares pupils effectively for their transition to junior school. The recent leadership change has sharpened the school's aspirations, particularly for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). While the school excels in numerous areas, particularly reading and personal development, there are some concerns regarding the precision of the teaching in certain foundation subjects. Leaders are addressing this by refining the curriculum and developing new subject leaders for improved pedagogical support. The school’s commitment to safeguarding is also notable, contributing to a safe and positive atmosphere for learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 114 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.88%
Girls: 49.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| 2 | 20 | 16 | 36 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.8% |
| White, Other | 11.4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2019 | School inspection |
| 10 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 29 Apr 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are very happy and enjoy attending the school.
- The school has a strong commitment to personal development.
- Reading is taught consistently well, with an effective phonics curriculum.
- Leaders have high expectations and provide a nurturing environment.
- Pupils contribute positively to the school and wider community.
- Staff are well-trained to support pupils with SEND.
- Governors effectively support and challenge school leaders.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum leaders are new and not yet subject experts.
- Certain foundation subjects are not taught as precisely as desired.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 36 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 37 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Parsonage Farm Nursery and Infant School
Cherry Tree Close, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9TT |
0.61 miles |
|
Cove Junior School
Fernhill Road, Cove, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9SA |
0.72 miles |
|
Tower Hill Primary School
Fowler Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 0BW |
0.72 miles |
|
Cove Infant School
92 Fernhill Road, Cove, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9DP |
0.79 miles |
|
Manor Junior School
Fernhill Road, Cove, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9DX |
0.98 miles |
|
Manor Infant School
Fernhill Road, Cove, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9DX |
0.98 miles |
|
Guillemont Junior School
Sandy Lane, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9ES |
1.04 miles |
|
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Tile Barn Close, Cove, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8LS |
1.19 miles |
|
Pinewood Infant School
Pinewood Park, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9LE |
1.23 miles |
|
Cherrywood Community Primary School
Mayfield Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8LH |
1.42 miles |
|
Grange Community Junior School
Wren Way, Prospect Estate, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8TA |
1.46 miles |
|
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Church Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7AP |
1.64 miles |
|
Farnborough Grange Nursery & Infant Community School
Moor Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8HW |
1.77 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Whitefriars, Avenue Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7BW |
1.8 miles |
|
The Ferns Primary Academy
Field Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9FX |
1.84 miles |
|
North Farnborough Infant School
Rectory Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8AJ |
1.96 miles |
|
Napier School
40 Lynchford Road, North Camp, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6EF |
1.99 miles |
|
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Queen's Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6DU |
2.01 miles |
|
Fleet Infant School
Velmead Road, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 7LQ |
2.05 miles |
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South Farnborough Junior School
Cunnington Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6PL |
2.07 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Cove School
St John's Road, Cove, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9RN |
0.69 miles |
|
Samuel Cody School
Ballantyne Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8SN |
1.27 miles |
|
Farnborough College of Technology
Boundary Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6SB |
1.59 miles |
|
The Sixth Form College Farnborough
Prospect Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8JX |
1.63 miles |
|
Farnborough Hill
Farnborough Road, Farnborough, GU14 8AT |
1.69 miles |
|
Hawley Woods School
Fernhill Road, Blackwater, Camberley, Hampshire, GU17 9HU |
1.86 miles |
|
The Wavell School
Lynchford Road, The Wavell School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6BH |
1.87 miles |
|
Bohunt Farnborough
Neville Duke Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9BY |
1.88 miles |
|
Henry Tyndale School
Ship Lane, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8BX |
1.98 miles |
|
Salesian College
119 Reading Road, Farnborough, GU14 6PA |
2.02 miles |
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Kings International College
Watchetts Drive, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 2PQ |
2.7 miles |
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Court Moor School
Spring Woods, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 7RY |
2.91 miles |
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Frogmore Community College
Potley Hill Road, Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 6AG |
3.19 miles |
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Tomlinscote School
Tomlinscote Way, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 8PY |
3.35 miles |
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Calthorpe Park School
Hitches Lane, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 5JA |
3.38 miles |
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Alderwood School
Belle Vue Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4RZ |
3.46 miles |
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Carwarden House Community School
118 Upper Chobham Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 1EJ |
3.81 miles |
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Hurst Lodge School
Yateley Hall, Camberley, GU46 6HJ |
3.82 miles |
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Yateley Manor School
|
3.86 miles |
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Yateley School
School Lane, Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 6NW |
3.9 miles |