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Riders Infant School

Community school · Havant · PO9 4RY

Ages 4–7 · 58 pupils · Hampshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Overall absence

9.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-03-03

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

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 absence9.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)38.8%
Unauthorised4.5%
Authorised absence
5.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.1%
Enrolments in measure
98

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill32%

58 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
58
Boys / girls
27 / 31
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
58 / 180 (32%)
Free school meals
60.3%
FSM pupils
35
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 4–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Federation
The Federation of riders Infant and Junior Schools
Headteacher
Mrs Erika Leach

Location

Address
Kingsclere Avenue, Leigh Park
Postcode
PO9 4RY
Town
Havant
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Hampshire
District
Havant
Constituency
Havant
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 community school (primary), Ages 4–7, in Havant, Hampshire, 58 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 60.3%.

Open schools in Havant
18
Primary schools in Havant
14
Academies among open schools in Havant
11% (2)
Open schools in PO9
20
Primary in PO9
15
Open schools in Hampshire LA
620
Primary in Hampshire LA
423

Nearby primary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in HavantNear PO9

  • Riders Junior School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Community school · Primary

    Havant · PO9 4RY · Hampshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS228%
    • Absence12.3%
    • FSM75.1%

    0.0 miles away

  • Warren Park Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Havant · PO9 4LR · Hampshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM54.9%

    0.5 miles away

  • Front Lawn Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Havant · PO9 5HX · Hampshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM64.5%

    0.6 miles away

  • Barncroft Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Havant · PO9 3HN · Hampshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS220%
    • Absence8.1%
    • FSM43.8%

    0.6 miles away

  • Trosnant Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Havant · PO9 3BD · Hampshire

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM54.9%

    0.7 miles away

  • Trosnant Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Havant · PO9 3BD · Hampshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS238%
    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM73.4%

    0.7 miles away

  • Bidbury Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Havant · PO9 3EF · Hampshire

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM17.2%

    1.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Erika Leach
Telephone
02392475342
Website
www.ridersschools.co.uk

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