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Townhill Infant School

Southampton, SO18 2FGPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Townhill Infant School

Townhill Infant School is a state primary for children aged 2 to 7 in Southampton, and its intake data tells a clear story of local demand. The school has capacity for 270 pupils but currently enrols just 160, leaving a significant number of places unfilled. However, the admissions picture for the 2025/26 school year tells a different story: the school was oversubscribed, with 59 applications for 29 places — an oversubscription ratio of 2.03. Of those, 28 first-preference families received offers, meaning nearly all first-choice applicants were successful, but the overall competition was still strong. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 37.1%, which is notably high compared with the national average for primary schools in England, suggesting the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. This context matters for parents weighing up the school’s academic profile against its demographic reality.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBenhams Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO18 2FG
HeadteacherBeverly Corbin
Local AuthoritySouthampton
Number of Pupils160
Free School Meals (FSM)37.1%
School Capacity160 / 270 (59% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumLibraryPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballGymnasticsDanceAthleticsRoundersSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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Townhill 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.