Audley Infant School

About Audley Infant School

Audley Infant School sits in a local authority where the average Key Stage 2 score for primary schools is 59, but as an infant school it doesn't take pupils through to that stage, so its performance can't be directly compared on that metric. What is clear from the data is that this is a school that has held a Good rating from Ofsted across both its most recent inspections, with the most recent ungraded inspection in February 2024 confirming it remains Good. The school's early years provision, leadership and management, and overall effectiveness were all rated Good in the previous graded inspection. With 292 pupils against a capacity of 300, it is running very close to full, and the 2025/26 admissions cycle saw 138 applications for 71 places, making it oversubscribed by a ratio of nearly two to one. That level of demand suggests local parents see it as a strong option, even if headline attainment data for older primary ages isn't available here.

Because Audley Infant School covers only Reception to Year 2, there are no published Progress 8 or KS2 SATs results to compare against the LA average of 59. The school's academic story is instead told through its Ofsted record and its early years provision, which was rated Good. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16%, which gives some indication of the intake. The school offers a broad range of clubs including coding, gardening, drama, book club and choir, and its sports provision covers athletics, netball, football, swimming, cricket, tennis and gymnastics. Facilities include playing fields, a sports hall, art studios, music rooms, a gymnasium and even a chapel. For a small infant school, that is a notably wide offering, and it suggests a focus on giving younger children exposure to different activities early on.

The school's SEND provisions cover social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment and autistic spectrum disorder, which makes it a potentially good fit for families whose children need support in those areas. With nursery provision on site, it also suits parents looking for a single setting from age three up to Year 2. The school is oversubscribed, so families applying from outside the immediate catchment area should be aware that only 63 of the 71 places went to first-preference applicants. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary school is Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary, 2.4 km away, but for families who want a Good-rated infant school with strong facilities and a wide range of clubs and sports, Audley Infant School is clearly a popular local choice.

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