Sholing Infant School
99%
Capacity
268
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Sholing Infant School
Sholing Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Southampton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 268 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 270 places).
the school is led by headteacher Lisa Houghton, it falls under Southampton local authority.
Sholing Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 182 applications for 80 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 79 were first-preference applications.
Sholing Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% recommending the school (61 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sholing Infant School include Outdoor Playground, Library, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Swimming, Rounders, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Book Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southampton, Sholing 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 | Heath Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO19 2QF |
| Headteacher | Lisa Houghton |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Number of Pupils | 268 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.8% |
| School Capacity | 268 / 270 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Apr 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
61 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed80
182
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
79 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Heath Road, Southampton
Southampton, SO19 2QF
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