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
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.
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.
Useful links
- July 2025 Newsletter (download)
- Video Resource Centre (other)
- Log in (other)
- Website design byAPrimarySite (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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