Copythorne CofE Infant School
79%
Capacity
71
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Copythorne CofE Infant School
Copythorne CofE Infant School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the New Forest community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 71 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Copythorne CofE Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mary Flynn, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
Copythorne CofE Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 25 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Copythorne CofE Infant School include Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Football, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Book Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in New Forest, Copythorne CofE Infant School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Romsey Road, Southampton, New Forest, SO40 2PB |
| Headteacher | Mary Flynn |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 71 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.7% |
| School Capacity | 71 / 90 (79% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jun 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Jun 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Romsey Road, Southampton
New Forest, SO40 2PB
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