Shirley Infant School
URN: 138903 • Southampton SO15 5LA
Overview
- Name
- Shirley Infant School
- URN
- 138903
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Cate Gregory (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02380775057
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wilton Road, Southampton SO15 5LA
Summary
Shirley Infant School, located in Southampton, is a mixed academy catering to 264 pupils, with a capacity of 270. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in the motto "Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day," which reflects its dedication to the holistic development of each student, focusing on moral, spiritual, creative, and academic growth.
The curriculum is designed to be dynamic and engaging, promoting strong relationships between staff and students. Teachers strive to understand each child's unique talents and needs, ensuring tailored support for their learning journey. The school values parental involvement and offers various opportunities for parents to engage in their children's education through workshops and events.
Shirley Infant School also emphasizes community engagement, with a supportive parent group, Friends of Shirley Infant School (F.O.S.I.S.), enhancing the school experience. The school’s commitment to strong values and the UNICEF Rights of the Child framework has been positively noted in recent Ofsted inspections, highlighting its focus on nurturing a positive school culture.
The curriculum is designed to be dynamic and engaging, promoting strong relationships between staff and students. Teachers strive to understand each child's unique talents and needs, ensuring tailored support for their learning journey. The school values parental involvement and offers various opportunities for parents to engage in their children's education through workshops and events.
Shirley Infant School also emphasizes community engagement, with a supportive parent group, Friends of Shirley Infant School (F.O.S.I.S.), enhancing the school experience. The school’s commitment to strong values and the UNICEF Rights of the Child framework has been positively noted in recent Ofsted inspections, highlighting its focus on nurturing a positive school culture.
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Key details
- LA
- Southampton
- Age range
- 4 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 264
- Boys
- 122
- Girls
- 142
- FSM %
- 11.70
- Open date
- 2012-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 264 | 122 | 142 | 270 | 11.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 269 | 118 | 151 | 270 | 13.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 269 | 134 | 135 | 270 | 9.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 269 | 134 | 135 | 270 | 9.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 268 | 142 | 126 | 270 | 10.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 270 | 139 | 131 | 270 | 9.30 |
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