Marchwood Church of England Infant School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Twiggs Lane Marchwood Southampton Hampshire SO40 4ZE |
| Reference Number | 116299 |
Marchwood Church of England Infant School maintains its status as a good school with a strong community ethos. Pupils enjoy their educational experience, demonstrating pride in their school and actively participating in community activities. The school has established a broad and ambitious curriculum, especially effective in reading and support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Staff are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment, leading to positive student behavior and engagement with learning. While most teaching practices are effective, there are some inconsistencies, particularly in mathematics instruction, which need to be addressed to deepen pupils’ understanding.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 169 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.48%
Girls: 48.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 24 | 56 |
| 2 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.3% |
| African | 9.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 3% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2023 | School inspection |
| 20 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 09 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 11 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and are proud of their school community.
- The school has a broad and ambitious curriculum.
- Reading initiatives are well-implemented and effective.
- Strong support systems are in place for pupils with SEND.
- Pupils display positive behavior and engage well in school activities.
- Leaders are proactive in ensuring staff well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the presentation of new concepts in mathematics.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Marchwood Junior School
Main Road, Marchwood, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 4ZH |
0.45 miles |
|
Bower Lodge School
Main Road, Southampton, SO45 5TD |
1.32 miles |
|
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy
Mansion Road, Freemantle, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 3BQ |
2.23 miles |
|
Tanners Brook Primary School
Elmes Drive, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 4PF |
2.26 miles |
|
Eling Infant School and Nursery
School Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9HX |
2.32 miles |
|
St John's Primary and Nursery School
French Street, Old Town, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AU |
2.39 miles |
|
Oaktree Education Services Limited
Selwyn House, Southampton, SO14 2AW |
2.41 miles |
|
Foundry Lane Primary School
Foundry Lane, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 3JT |
2.49 miles |
|
Orchard Junior School
Water Lane, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4SB |
2.54 miles |
|
Orchard Infant School
Water Lane, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4SB |
2.54 miles |
|
Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit
Helvellyn Road, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4AS |
2.57 miles |
|
Hythe Primary School
School Road, Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 6BL |
2.62 miles |
|
Springhill Catholic Primary School
Milton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2HW |
2.64 miles |
|
Foxhills Junior School
Foxhills Lane, Ashurst, New Forest, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 7ED |
2.68 miles |
|
Redbridge Primary School
Studland Road, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9BB |
2.76 miles |
|
Foxhills Infant School
Foxhills, Colbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 7ED |
2.76 miles |
|
Hope Community School Southampton
Central Hall, St Mary Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 1NF |
2.8 miles |
|
Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School
Victor Street, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5LH |
2.88 miles |
|
Lydlynch Infant School
Lydlynch Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3DW |
2.89 miles |
|
Newlands Primary School
Windermere Avenue, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9QX |
2.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Dibden Park School
Main Road, Dibden, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 5TD |
1.32 miles |
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Oak Lodge School
Roman Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4RQ |
1.97 miles |
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Applemore College
Roman Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4RQ |
2.03 miles |
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Hounsdown School
Jacobs Gutter Lane, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9FT |
2.07 miles |
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Noadswood School
North Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4ZF |
2.48 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England School
Stafford Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5TE |
2.53 miles |
|
The Polygon School
Handel Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2FH |
2.55 miles |
|
GLADE School
49 Junction Road, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3BU |
2.6 miles |
|
Redbridge Community School
Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9RJ |
2.6 miles |
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Regents Park Community College
King Edward Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4GW |
2.64 miles |
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Forest Park School
Ringwood Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8DZ |
2.83 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic School
Carlton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2WZ |
2.98 miles |
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King Edward VI School
Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5UQ |
3.1 miles |
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Testwood School
Testwood Lane, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW |
3.19 miles |
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New Avenue School
62 the Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XS |
3.22 miles |
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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5RL |
3.3 miles |
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Upper Shirley High School
Bellemoor Road, Upper Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 7QU |
3.34 miles |
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Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Romsey Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8FA |
3.38 miles |
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Rosewood Free School
Aldermoor Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5NA |
3.91 miles |
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The Cedar School
Redbridge Lane, Nursling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0XN |
3.92 miles |