Riders Infant School
42%
Capacity
75
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Riders Infant School
Riders Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Havant community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 75 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (42% of 180 places).
Ofsted has rated Riders Infant School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Erika Leach, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
Riders Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 13 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
Riders Infant School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.4/5 from 4 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Riders Infant School include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Athletics, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 58.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Havant, Riders 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Kingsclere Avenue, Havant, Havant, PO9 4RY |
| Headteacher | Erika Leach |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 75 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 58.7% |
| School Capacity | 75 / 180 (42% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Aug 2023. 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
18
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kingsclere Avenue, Havant
Havant, PO9 4RY
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