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Southwood Infant School

Community school · Farnborough · GU14 0NE

Ages 4–7 · 119 pupils · Hampshire

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

5.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-04-19

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

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

Overall absence5.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.6%
Unauthorised1.5%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
94

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 fill88%

119 pupils · 135 places

Pupils on roll
119
Boys / girls
59 / 60
School capacity
135
Capacity fill
119 / 135 (88%)
Free school meals
5.9%
FSM pupils
7
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
Headteacher
Mrs Zoe Wisken

Location

Address
Southwood Lane, Southwood
Postcode
GU14 0NE
Town
Farnborough
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Hampshire
District
Rushmoor
Constituency
Aldershot
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 Farnborough, Hampshire, 119 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 5.9%.

Open schools in Farnborough
30
Primary schools in Farnborough
20
Academies among open schools in Farnborough
17% (5)
Open schools in GU14
30
Primary in GU14
20
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 FarnboroughNear GU14

  • Cove Junior School

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    Community school · Primary

    Farnborough · GU14 9SA · Hampshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM18.0%

    0.7 miles away

  • Tower Hill Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Farnborough · GU14 0BW · Hampshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM24.2%

    0.7 miles away

  • Cove Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Farnborough · GU14 9DP · Hampshire

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM12.8%

    0.8 miles away

  • Manor Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Farnborough · GU14 9DX · Hampshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM36.7%

    1.0 miles away

  • Manor Infant School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Community school · Primary

    Farnborough · GU14 9DX · Hampshire

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM16.1%

    1.0 miles away

  • Guillemont Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Farnborough · GU14 9ES · Hampshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM16.8%

    1.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Zoe Wisken
Telephone
01252375420
Website
www.southwoodinfantschool.co.uk

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