Copythorne CofE Infant School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Romsey Road Copythorne Southampton Hampshire SO40 2PB |
| Reference Number | 116282 |
Copythorne CofE Infant School continues to perform well, maintaining its good status from previous inspections. The school is characterized by a supportive and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, happy, and engaged in their learning. Pupils' dedication to maintaining their local environment and teamwork during activities exemplify the school's strong community values. Notably, the staff have high expectations for behavior and academic performance, fostering a conducive atmosphere for learning. However, there are some challenges regarding the inclusion of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curricular planning for these students has not always effectively matched their individual learning needs, particularly in subjects like history and geography, which leads to some underperformance. Leaders are aware of these issues and have plans in place to ensure that the curriculum is more effectively tailored to support all learners' success.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 71 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.3%
Girls: 50.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 2 | 11 | 17 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.8% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2021 | School inspection |
| 06 Jul 2016 | Short inspection |
| 09 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud custodians of their 'school in the forest'.
- High expectations for behavior are maintained throughout the school.
- Reading is a top priority, with effective phonics support leading to confident readers.
- The mathematical understanding of pupils is strong due to clear explanations by teachers.
- Children in Reception thrive with well-planned learning activities.
- Governors are skilled and knowledgeable, challenging leaders effectively.
- Effective safeguarding measures are in place, ensuring the safety of pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils with SEND do not consistently learn as well as they should in the wider curriculum.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Bartley Church of England Junior School
Winsor Road, Bartley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 2HR |
0.87 miles |
|
New Forest Alternative Provision
Bartley Farm, Chinham Road, Southampton, SO40 2LF |
1.22 miles |
|
Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School
Ringwood Road, Woodlands, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 7GY |
1.86 miles |
|
Calmore Infant School
Calmore Drive, Calmore, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 2ZZ |
2.17 miles |
|
Calmore Junior School
Calmore Drive, Calmore, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 2ZZ |
2.17 miles |
|
Hazel Wood Infant School
Hazel Farm Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8WU |
2.36 miles |
|
Oakfield Academy
Sylvia Crescent, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3LN |
2.73 miles |
|
Wellow Primary School
Romsey Road, West Wellow, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6BG |
2.84 miles |
|
Abbotswood Junior School
Ringwood Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8EB |
2.85 miles |
|
Foxhills Infant School
Foxhills, Colbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 7ED |
2.94 miles |
|
Foxhills Junior School
Foxhills Lane, Ashurst, New Forest, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 7ED |
3.02 miles |
|
Lydlynch Infant School
Lydlynch Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3DW |
3.03 miles |
|
Eling Infant School and Nursery
School Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9HX |
3.65 miles |
|
The New Forest Church of England Primary School
School Road, Nomansland, Salisbury, Wilts, Wiltshire, SP5 2BY |
3.94 miles |
|
St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School
High Street, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7BB |
4.14 miles |
|
Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Mansel Road West, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9LP |
4.17 miles |
|
Nursling Church of England Primary School
Nursling Street, Nursling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0XH |
4.21 miles |
|
Redbridge Primary School
Studland Road, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9BB |
4.23 miles |
|
Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Culver Close, Porlock Road, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9HZ |
4.28 miles |
|
Newlands Primary School
Windermere Avenue, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9QX |
4.66 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Minstead Training Project
Minstead Lodge, Minstead, Nr Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7FT |
2.59 miles |
|
Forest Park School
Ringwood Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8DZ |
3.05 miles |
|
Testwood School
Testwood Lane, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW |
3.1 miles |
|
GLADE School
49 Junction Road, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3BU |
3.45 miles |
|
Hounsdown School
Jacobs Gutter Lane, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9FT |
3.6 miles |
|
Embley
Embley Park, Romsey, SO51 6ZE |
3.84 miles |
|
New Forest Small School Ltd
1 Southampton Road, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7BU |
3.88 miles |
|
Redbridge Community School
Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9RJ |
4.24 miles |
|
The Cedar School
Redbridge Lane, Nursling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0XN |
4.55 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Romsey Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8FA |
4.76 miles |
|
Clay Hill School
Clay Hill, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7DE |
4.86 miles |