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Glenfield Infant School

Academy converter · Southampton · SO18 4RN

Ages 4–7 · 226 pupils · Southampton

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Overall absence

5.2%

Admissions demand

0.95 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-03

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.0%
Unauthorised2.0%
Authorised absence
3.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.1%
Enrolments in measure
185

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.95 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

79

Places offered

84

1st-preference offers

79

Total preferences (any rank)
159
Preferred offers (top 3)
83
Applications from outside LA
3
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill94%

226 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
226
Boys / girls
118 / 108
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
226 / 240 (94%)
Free school meals
28.8%
FSM pupils
65
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Hamwic Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Clare Clifford

Location

Address
Rossington Way, Bitterne
Postcode
SO18 4RN
Town
Southampton
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Southampton
District
Southampton
Constituency
Southampton Itchen
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–7, in Southampton, Southampton, 226 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 28.8%.

Open schools in Southampton
159
Primary schools in Southampton
109
Academies among open schools in Southampton
30% (48)
Open schools in SO18
14
Primary in SO18
9
Open schools in Southampton LA
88
Primary in Southampton LA
54

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Beechwood Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Southampton · SO18 4EG · Southampton

    Ages 7–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM31.1%

    0.2 miles away

  • Harefield Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Southampton · SO18 5NZ · Southampton

    Ages 4–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM43.3%
    • Demand0.94

    0.7 miles away

  • Moorlands Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Southampton · SO18 5RJ · Southampton

    Ages 4–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM42.0%
    • Demand0.95

    0.7 miles away

  • Sholing Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 7–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM25.8%

    0.7 miles away

  • Sholing Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Southampton · SO19 2QF · Southampton

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM19.3%
    • Demand0.96

    0.8 miles away

  • Townhill Infant School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Southampton · SO18 2FG · Southampton

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM42.4%
    • Demand0.97

    0.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Clare Clifford
Telephone
02380227966
Website
www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/

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