Bishops Waltham Infant School

URN: 115863 • Southampton SO32 1EP

Overview

Name
Bishops Waltham Infant School
URN
115863
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
72.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
G Riches (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01489892375
Website
Visit
Address
Oak Road, Southampton SO32 1EP

Summary

Bishops Waltham Infant School is a community primary school located in Southampton, Hampshire, catering to approximately 200 mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 7. With a capacity of 210, the school promotes an inclusive environment where children are encouraged to explore their world and develop confidence, self-belief, and resilience. The ethos of the school is built around its "Badger Values," which emphasize belonging, aspiration, determination, goodness, excellence, and respect.

The curriculum at Bishops Waltham Infant School is designed to provide meaningful, knowledge-rich experiences that prepare children for their future roles as responsible citizens. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a sense of community, both within the school and in the wider Bishops Waltham area. Children are taught the importance of British values, including democracy, mutual respect, individual liberty, and the rule of law.

To support working parents, the school offers wrap-around care from 8 am to 6 pm and a variety of after-school clubs. This commitment to community and family engagement ensures that the school is a supportive environment for both children and their families. For more information, visit their website at www.bwis.org.uk.

Key details

LA
Hampshire
Age range
5 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
200
Boys
98
Girls
102
FSM %
12.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 200 98 102 210 12.50
2024-09-11 196 95 101 210 11.70
2023-09-11 213 110 103 210 9.40
2022-09-11 213 110 103 210 9.40
2021-09-11 219 114 105 210 6.80
2020-09-11 209 108 101 210 6.70

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