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Townhill Infant School

Academy converter · Southampton · SO18 2FG

Ages 2–7 · 143 pupils · Southampton

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Overall absence

6.2%

Admissions demand

0.97 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-06

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong 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 absence6.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.8%
Unauthorised1.5%
Authorised absence
4.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.3%
Enrolments in measure
129

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

0.97 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

39

Places offered

40

1st-preference offers

39

Total preferences (any rank)
79
Preferred offers (top 3)
40
Applications from outside LA
14
Offers to outside-LA applicants
7

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 fill53%

143 pupils · 270 places

Pupils on roll
143
Boys / girls
76 / 67
School capacity
270
Capacity fill
143 / 270 (53%)
Free school meals
42.4%
FSM pupils
53
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • 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 Beverly Corbin

Location

Address
Benhams Road
Postcode
SO18 2FG
Town
Southampton
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Southampton
District
Southampton
Constituency
Eastleigh
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 2–7, in Southampton, Southampton, 143 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 42.4%.

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.

Compare with theseAll in SouthamptonNear SO18

  • Townhill Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Southampton · SO18 2NX · Southampton

    Ages 7–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM45.7%

    0.0 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

    0.4 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

    0.8 miles away

  • Mansbridge Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Southampton · SO18 2LX · Southampton

    Ages 4–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM50.8%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

  • Glenfield Infant School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Primary

    Southampton · SO18 4RN · Southampton

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM28.8%
    • Demand0.95

    0.9 miles away

  • Beechwood Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Southampton · SO18 4EG · Southampton

    Ages 7–11

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

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Beverly Corbin
Telephone
02380474835
Website
www.townhill-inf.net

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