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Lydlynch Infant School

New Forest, SO40 3DWPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 40 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Lydlynch Infant School

Of the 17 parents who responded to Ofsted’s Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, a striking 94% said they would recommend Lydlynch Infant School to other parents. That’s a very strong signal, and it’s backed up by the detail: every single parent agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school and feels safe there, with 71% strongly agreeing on safety. On behaviour, 71% agreed the school ensures pupils are well behaved, and 29% strongly agreed. The school is clearly popular locally too. For its 40 Reception places in the 2025/26 academic year, Lydlynch received 89 applications, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.23 applicants per place. Of those, 30 were first-preference applications, and all 30 were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a school that local families trust and want to get into.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLydlynch Road,, Southampton, New Forest, SO40 3DW
HeadteacherSophie Millington
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils123
Free School Meals (FSM)32.0%
School Capacity123 / 180 (68% full)

The full report on this school

What 17 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Nov 2024
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallSports HallForest SchoolMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

CricketFootballDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lydlynch Infant School

Lydlynch Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.