Woolston Infant School
91%
Capacity
172
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Woolston Infant School
Woolston 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 172 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 189 places).
Ofsted has rated Woolston Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Simon Arthur, it falls under Southampton local authority.
Woolston Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 113 applications for 49 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Woolston Infant School include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cross Country, Rounders, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southampton, Woolston 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 | Florence Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO19 9DB |
| Headteacher | Simon Arthur |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Number of Pupils | 172 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.3% |
| School Capacity | 172 / 189 (91% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2014. 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
113
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Florence Road, Southampton
Southampton, SO19 9DB
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