Townhill Infant School
59%
Capacity
160
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Townhill Infant School
Townhill Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Southampton community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 160 pupils on roll, operating at 59% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Townhill Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Beverly Corbin, it falls under Southampton local authority.
Townhill Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 29 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Townhill Infant School include Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Dance, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southampton, Townhill 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 | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Benhams Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO18 2FG |
| Headteacher | Beverly Corbin |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Number of Pupils | 160 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.1% |
| School Capacity | 160 / 270 (59% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2022. 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
59
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Benhams Road, Southampton
Southampton, SO18 2FG
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