Glenfield Infant School
URN: 140516 • Southampton SO18 4RN
Overview
- Name
- Glenfield Infant School
- URN
- 140516
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Clifford (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02380227966
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rossington Way, Southampton SO18 4RN
Summary
Glenfield Infant School is a mixed primary academy located in Bitterne, Southampton, catering to children aged 4 to 7 years. With a capacity of 270 pupils, the school currently has 260 enrolled, organized into nine classes with a maximum of 30 children per class. The school prides itself on providing a secure and nurturing environment, fostering resilience and kindness among its students.
The curriculum at Glenfield places a strong emphasis on reading, aiming to unlock creativity and knowledge for all learners. The school utilizes its woodland setting, which includes a nature trail and wildlife garden, as an extended learning environment. This outdoor space supports hands-on learning experiences, such as growing vegetables, and promotes a healthy lifestyle among students.
Glenfield Infant School is part of the Hamwic Education Trust, which collaborates with local schools to enhance educational opportunities. The school community is characterized by strong relationships between staff and pupils, ensuring that children feel happy, safe, and supported in their educational journey. The latest OFSTED inspection in October 2021 reaffirmed the school's 'Good' rating.
The curriculum at Glenfield places a strong emphasis on reading, aiming to unlock creativity and knowledge for all learners. The school utilizes its woodland setting, which includes a nature trail and wildlife garden, as an extended learning environment. This outdoor space supports hands-on learning experiences, such as growing vegetables, and promotes a healthy lifestyle among students.
Glenfield Infant School is part of the Hamwic Education Trust, which collaborates with local schools to enhance educational opportunities. The school community is characterized by strong relationships between staff and pupils, ensuring that children feel happy, safe, and supported in their educational journey. The latest OFSTED inspection in October 2021 reaffirmed the school's 'Good' rating.
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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
- 260
- Boys
- 137
- Girls
- 123
- FSM %
- 25.40
- Open date
- 2014-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 260 | 137 | 123 | 270 | 25.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 268 | 144 | 124 | 270 | 28.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 267 | 134 | 133 | 270 | 28.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 267 | 134 | 133 | 270 | 28.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 270 | 137 | 133 | 270 | 26.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 268 | 141 | 127 | 270 | 22.80 |
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