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Riders Infant School

Havant, PO9 4RYPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Riders Infant School

Riders Infant School is a small state primary in Havant that serves children aged 4 to 7, and the numbers tell a clear story about how local families view it. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 18 applications for 13 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.38, with 12 of those applications coming from first-preference families. That suggests a modest but real level of local demand, though it is worth noting that the school is not heavily oversubscribed compared with some of its peers. The school has capacity for 180 pupils but currently has just 75 on roll, meaning it is operating well below capacity. A significant 58.7 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is high and reflects the socioeconomic context of the area. There is no parent-view survey data available in the school’s most recent inspection report, so it is hard to gauge how satisfied current families are beyond the application figures.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKingsclere Avenue, Havant, Havant, PO9 4RY
HeadteacherErika Leach
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils75
Free School Meals (FSM)58.7%
School Capacity75 / 180 (42% full)

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    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

13 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Aug 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomICT SuiteDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersAthleticsSwimmingNetballCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubCodingBook ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

Speech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

Source: ridersschools.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Riders Infant School

Riders Infant School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.