Bursledon Church of England Infant School
Long Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8BZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bursledon Church of England Infant School is a primary school in Southampton for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 January 2013, report published 6 February 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 July 2022
Pupils feel safe in school. They say their teachers are kind and care for them. The school values, 'love, respect, aspire', teach pupils to be kind to one another and to be the best they can be. Pupils learn to embrace diversity and make sure to include everyone. As one child said, 'It does not matter if you are different, everyone is happy here.' Pupils learn how to be a good friend. Bullying is rare. Leaders and staff have high expectations about how all pupils behave. Pupils understand these expectations and behave well. They make sure they make 'green choices' and avoid making 'red choices'. Classrooms buzz with eager learning. Staff deal with any low-level disruption quickly, with no fuss. Leaders investigate any behaviour incidents well. They quickly spot any pupil who needs extra help in learning how to behave and manage their emotions. Staff understand pupils' triggers and give the right support. The vast majority of parents and carers are positive about the school. They appreciate the workshops that help them understand how their children are learning. One parent wrote, summing up the views of many, 'The school is a wonderfully nurturing, warm, kind environment.'
What the school should improve
- The school's curriculum is not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced in some foundation subjects. This hinders teachers from focusing on the right concepts to make sure that pupils learn and remember key content over time. It is clear from leaders' actions that they are in the process of bringing this about. For this reason, the transitional arrangements have been applied. Leaders should continue with their plans to ensure that pupils' learning, from early years to Year 2, is coherently sequenced, with key knowledge identified.
- Not all staff consistently use their recent training to take account of the needs of pupils with SEND in foundation subjects. This means that these pupils do not always learn as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that teachers always have high expectations for these pupils and the expertise to best deliver their learning.
Pupil numbers and mix
262 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Bursledon Church of England Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bursledon Junior School(CA) | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Hightown Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 21% met the expected standard |
| Valentine Primary School & Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Hamble Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Sarisbury Church of England Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kerry Stamp
- Phone
- 02380402869
- Address
- Long Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8BZ
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116277
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.