Victor Seymour Infants' School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Denmark Road Denmark Road Carshalton Surrey SM5 2JE |
| Reference Number | 142750 |
Victor Seymour Infants' School has been rated as outstanding in all areas during its latest inspection, reflecting an excellent level of overall effectiveness. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to providing a high-quality education, emphasizing enjoyable and effective teaching methods. Pupils appreciate their supportive environment, where they feel safe and engage well in a diverse range of activities. The nurturing atmosphere and tailored support for pupils with special educational needs contribute significantly to their achievement and wellbeing. The school is part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust and has shown impressive improvements since its last inspection, where it was rated as good.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 324 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.93%
Girls: 49.07% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 28.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 40 | 88 |
| 2 | 44 | 46 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 54.6% |
| Indian | 7.7% |
| White, Other | 6.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.6% |
| Asian, Other | 4.3% |
| White & Asian | 4% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| African | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 25 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2018 | Short inspection |
| 06 Jul 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Victor Seymour Infants' School | |
| 09 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Apr 2005 | Full inspection |
| 18 Apr 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education.
- Strong behavior and attitudes among pupils.
- Effective personal development and leadership.
- Excellent early years provision.
- Well-organized activities promoting understanding of diversity.
- High expectations set by staff for all pupils.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 77 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 59 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2NS |
0.07 miles |
|
St Mary's RC Infants School
West Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2PT |
0.25 miles |
|
St Mary's RC Junior School
Shorts Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2PB |
0.36 miles |
|
All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School
Rotherfield Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3DW |
0.41 miles |
|
Rushy Meadow Primary Academy
Rushy Meadow Lane, Fellowes Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SG |
0.45 miles |
|
Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base
Muschamp Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SE |
0.58 miles |
|
Hackbridge Primary School
Hackbridge Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7AX |
0.69 miles |
|
Collingwood School
3 Springfield Road, Wallington, SM6 0BD |
0.75 miles |
|
Holy Trinity CofE Junior School
Holy Trinity Cofe Junior School, Bute Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 8BZ |
0.79 miles |
|
Culvers House Primary School
Orchard Avenue, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 4JH |
0.84 miles |
|
Beddington Infants' School
Croydon Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7LF |
0.86 miles |
|
Wood Field Primary School
Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Carshalton, SM5 3HW |
0.99 miles |
|
Spencer Nursery School
Spencer Road, Mitcham Junction, CR4 4JP |
1 miles |
|
Stanley Park Junior School
Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3JL |
1.03 miles |
|
Stanley Park Infants School
Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3JL |
1.03 miles |
|
Manor Park Primary Academy
Greyhound Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4AW |
1.09 miles |
|
Tweeddale Primary School
Tweeddale Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1SW |
1.18 miles |
|
All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School
All Saints Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 3DA |
1.18 miles |
|
Barrow Hedges Primary School
Harbury Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 4LA |
1.29 miles |
|
Beddington Park Academy
Mallinson Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4UL |
1.37 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Carshalton High School for Girls
West Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2QX |
0.2 miles |
|
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Shorts Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3PS |
0.43 miles |
|
Wallington County Grammar School
Croydon Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7PH |
0.67 miles |
|
Carshalton Boys Sports College
Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1RW |
0.7 miles |
|
Greenshaw High School
Grennell Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 3DY |
0.92 miles |
|
Wandle Valley Academy
Welbeck Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1LW |
0.99 miles |
|
Sutton Grammar School
Manor Lane, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4AS |
1.13 miles |
|
Sherwood Foundation School
Streeters Lane, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 7NP |
1.23 miles |
|
Grove Road School
36-46 Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 1BT |
1.41 miles |
|
Sutton High School GDST
|
1.54 miles |
|
The Link School
138 Croydon Road, Beddington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4PG |
1.56 miles |
|
Oaks Park High School
Damson Way, Carshalton, SM5 4NS |
1.63 miles |
|
Harris Academy Morden
Lilleshall Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6DU |
1.65 miles |
|
Wallington High School for Girls
Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0PH |
1.65 miles |
|
Greenholm School
95 Brighton Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5SJ |
1.66 miles |
|
Homefield Preparatory School
|
1.73 miles |
|
Wilson's School
Mollison Drive, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9JW |
1.75 miles |
|
Glenthorne High School
Sutton Common Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9PS |
1.76 miles |
|
Carew Academy
33 Headley Avenue, Wallington, SM6 8NQ |
1.81 miles |
|
Overton Grange School
36 Stanley Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6TQ |
1.82 miles |