Southwater Infant Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Worthing Road Southwater Horsham West Sussex RH13 9JH |
| Reference Number | 136866 |
Southwater Infant Academy has demonstrated good overall effectiveness in its recent inspection, following a long period of exemption from routine inspection. With a nurturing environment, the school promotes a strong sense of community and aspiration among pupils, who are described as happy and well-behaved. The school has managed to maintain a calm and purposeful atmosphere, emphasizing high standards in education while ensuring each child's needs, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, are effectively met. Despite its strengths, the school faces challenges due to a recently revised curriculum that requires closer monitoring to assess its effectiveness and impact on students' learning retention over time.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 268 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.1%
Girls: 45.9% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 37 | 82 |
| 2 | 59 | 50 | 109 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| Unclassified | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| African | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 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 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2022 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Southwater Infant School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
| 10 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership and management with clear ambitions for pupils
- Nurturing and friendly school environment that promotes high aspirations
- Well-established curriculum in English and mathematics
- Effective early years provision with a strong start for children
- Comprehensive personal, social, health, and economic education
Areas for Improvement
- Subject leaders have not monitored the effectiveness of new curriculum sequences
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 33 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Southwater Junior Academy
Worthing Road, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 9JH |
0.09 miles |
|
Castlewood Primary School
Castlewood Road, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 9US |
0.4 miles |
|
Barns Green Primary School
The Hordens, Barns Green, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0PJ |
1.85 miles |
|
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Nuthurst Street, Nuthurst, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6LH |
2.18 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Normandy, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1JL |
2.36 miles |
|
Arunside School, Horsham
Blackbridge Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RR |
2.43 miles |
|
St John's Catholic Primary School
Blackbridge Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RR |
2.43 miles |
|
Shelley Primary School
Wickhurst Lane, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3LU |
2.89 miles |
|
Greenway Junior School
Greenway, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2JS |
2.97 miles |
|
Shipley CofE Primary School
School Lane, Shipley, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8PL |
3.03 miles |
|
Trafalgar Community Infant School
Victory Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2JF |
3.11 miles |
|
Heron Way Primary School
Heron Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6DJ |
3.11 miles |
|
William Penn School
Brooks Green Road, Coolham, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8GR |
3.23 miles |
|
Horsham Nursery School
Harwood Road, Horsham, RH13 5UT |
3.27 miles |
|
Kingslea Primary School
Kings Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5PS |
3.32 miles |
|
North Heath Community Primary School
Erica Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 5XL |
3.76 miles |
|
Leechpool Primary School
Leechpool Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6AG |
3.82 miles |
|
Oakfields Primary School, Horsham
Leith View Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4ET |
3.93 miles |
|
Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School
The Street, Slinfold, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0RR |
3.95 miles |
|
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Lower Beeding
Church Close, Lower Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6NS |
4 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Christ's Hospital
|
1.21 miles |
|
Muntham House School
Barns Green, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0NJ |
2.13 miles |
|
Tanbridge House School
Farthings Hill, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1SR |
2.56 miles |
|
The Forest School
Comptons Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5NT |
2.91 miles |
|
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham
Comptons Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5NW |
3.03 miles |
|
Millais School
Depot Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5HR |
3.12 miles |
|
The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham
Hurst Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2EJ |
3.2 miles |
|
Aurora Vincent House School
Vincent House, 31 North Parade, Horsham, RH12 2DA |
3.21 miles |
|
Apple Orchard School
Apple Orchard School, Five Oaks Road, Slinfold, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0RQ |
3.42 miles |
|
New Barn School
Guildford Road, Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex, RH12 3PQ |
3.64 miles |
|
Farlington School
Strood Park, Horsham, RH12 3PN |
4.03 miles |
|
Manor House School
Stane Street, Slinfold, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0QX |
4.18 miles |
|
Ingfield Manor School
Ingfield Manor Drive, Five Oaks, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9AX |
4.3 miles |
|
Weald School, The
Station Road, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9RY |
4.56 miles |
|
Bohunt Horsham
Bailey Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 6AP |
4.96 miles |