Oakwood Infant School
URN: 116136 • Southampton SO16 8FD
Overview
- Name
- Oakwood Infant School
- URN
- 116136
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ian Taylor (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Sandpiper Road, Southampton SO16 8FD
Summary
Oakwood Infant School is a community primary school located in Southampton, accommodating up to 180 mixed-gender students. The school is committed to fostering a respectful environment where children are encouraged to believe in themselves and strive for their best. Under the leadership of Headteacher Maria Whitmarsh, the school aims to create a supportive community that values achievement and personal growth.
The school offers universal infant free school meals for all Key Stage 1 students, with meals priced at £3.20 for other year groups. Parents can access information about school dinners, including the current menu, through the website. Oakwood also provides various resources for families, including details on school events, a home-school agreement, and contact information for staff to support parents and students.
In addition to academic support, Oakwood Infant School emphasizes the importance of communication regarding student health and attendance. Parents are encouraged to report absences by phone, ensuring the school can maintain its safeguarding procedures effectively. The school also actively seeks to engage parents through events and newsletters, fostering a strong sense of community.
The school offers universal infant free school meals for all Key Stage 1 students, with meals priced at £3.20 for other year groups. Parents can access information about school dinners, including the current menu, through the website. Oakwood also provides various resources for families, including details on school events, a home-school agreement, and contact information for staff to support parents and students.
In addition to academic support, Oakwood Infant School emphasizes the importance of communication regarding student health and attendance. Parents are encouraged to report absences by phone, ensuring the school can maintain its safeguarding procedures effectively. The school also actively seeks to engage parents through events and newsletters, fostering a strong sense of community.
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Key details
- LA
- Southampton
- Age range
- 4 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2013-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 180 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 180 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 180 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 180 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 180 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 180 |
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