Southbroom Infants' School

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Ofsted's Parent View survey, based on 46 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 70% of parents would recommend Southbroom Infants' School. That's a solid majority, though it leaves a notable 30% who would not. Looking closer at the individual responses, the picture is more mixed. While 94% of parents agree or strongly agree that their child is happy at the school, and 91% feel their child is safe, other areas raise questions. On how concerns are dealt with, 59% agree or strongly agree, but 27% disagree or strongly disagree. Similarly, 86% of parents feel the school has high expectations for their child, and 85% say their child does well. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 27 applications for 20 places, giving a ratio of 1.35. Of those, 18 were first-preference applications, and all 18 received offers. This suggests that while the school is popular among local families who put it first, it doesn't have a huge surplus of demand.

Academically, Southbroom Infants' School was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in March 2023. The inspection judged the school's overall effectiveness as 'Not judged' because it was a section 8 inspection, but the quality of education was rated Good. Notably, early years provision and personal development both received Outstanding ratings, and leadership and management was also Outstanding. Behaviour and attitudes were rated Good. The school serves a community with 42.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average. As an infants' school taking children from age 2 to 7, it does not have Key Stage 2 SATs results, so a direct comparison with the Wiltshire local authority average of 58% achieving the expected standard is not possible. However, the strong Ofsted outcomes, particularly in the early years, suggest a solid foundation for its youngest pupils.

The school offers a range of facilities including a gymnasium, ICT suite, dining hall, forest school, and a chapel. Sports on offer include football, dance, athletics, and rounders, while clubs extend to coding, chess, eco club, and gardening. For children with special educational needs, the school provides support for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and physical disabilities. However, the Parent View data on SEND support is worth noting: while 64% of parents agree or strongly agree that the school gives SEND children the support they need, 29% disagree. The school has a nursery provision, making it a natural choice for families looking for a single setting from age 2 up to Year 2. With 82 pupils against a capacity of 210, the school is significantly under-enrolled, which may appeal to families seeking a smaller, more intimate setting, though it also raises questions about long-term viability. This school would suit parents who value strong early years provision and personal development, and who are comfortable with a small, community-focused school in Wiltshire.

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