All Saints Church of England Infant Academy

About All Saints Church of England Infant Academy

All Saints Church of England Infant Academy is a state primary for children aged 3 to 7, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 360 pupils and currently enrols 335, meaning it is very close to full. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 119 applications for 89 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.34 applicants per place. Notably, all 81 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which suggests that while demand is strong, families who put it as their top choice have a very good chance of getting in. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 16.2 per cent, which is slightly above the national average for primary schools and indicates a reasonably mixed socioeconomic intake. As a Church of England school, it has a religious character, though the data does not specify any particular admissions criteria tied to faith.

Academically, the school holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained consistently across its two most recent inspections. The most recent graded inspection took place in 2019, where it received Good marks for overall effectiveness, leadership and management, and early years provision. An ungraded inspection in 2024 confirmed that the school remains Good, with no change in its overall rating. While the data does not include specific Key Stage 2 SATs results — which makes sense given the school only goes up to age 7 — the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment is 61 per cent, and the school sits within a local context where only five out of 123 primary schools have achieved an Outstanding rating. This places All Saints in a solid position relative to its peers, though parents looking for a direct academic comparison will need to wait until their child reaches the end of Key Stage 1.

The school offers a broad range of facilities for such a young age group, including a sensory room, forest school area, chapel, library, and art studios. Sports provision covers dance, cricket, athletics, and rounders, while after-school clubs include chess, drama, and art club. For children with additional needs, the school has identified five areas of SEND provision: autistic spectrum disorder, speech, language and communication needs, social, emotional and mental health support, hearing impairment, and physical disability. There is also a nursery provision on site, making it a convenient option for families looking for a single setting from age three. Given its oversubscribed status and strong local reputation, this school is likely to suit families who value a church-affiliated infant school with a full range of support services and a clear track record of consistent quality.

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