Meonstoke Church of England Infant School
Chapel Road, Meonstoke, Southampton, SO32 3NJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Meonstoke Church of England Infant School is a primary school in Southampton for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 February 2023, report published 29 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Requires improvement
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2023
Pupils are happy, and love their school. They have a good understanding of their school values of 'love, respect and courage', and this is demonstrated through the warm and caring relationships around the school. These values underpin the curriculum and are threaded through everything pupils do in their learning. Pupils feel safe, and know whom they can go to if they have any worries or concerns. The school behaviour rules of 'ready, respectful and safe' are clearly understood by all pupils, who use the rules in everyday situations. One parent commented that her child uses them at home as well. Pupils said that behaviour was good and that everyone was kind. Pupils who may find self-regulation a challenge are well supported by leaders and staff. Pupils said that bullying does not happen and feel that any friendship fallings out would be quickly sorted out by staff. They are confident that teachers would help them if needed. Relationships are warm and caring between pupils. They play well together at breaktimes. There are many activities pupils can choose from, such as Lego, car racing tracks and reading, to engage their imaginations.
What the school should improve
- Children in early years are not achieving as well as they could. The learning needs of children in early years are not underpinned by effective early years pedagogy and practice. Leaders should enable staff to develop their expertise in early years pedagogy and provide clear teaching sequences to improve learning and outcomes for children.
- The curriculum design is relatively new, so pupils have not developed detailed knowledge across the curriculum. As a result, pupils do not achieve well in some subjects. This is reflected in some of the work they produce. Leaders must ensure the full breadth of the curriculum is implemented across all subjects as effectively as in English, mathematics and science, so that pupils retain the key knowledge that has been set out.
Pupil numbers and mix
68 pupils on roll, with places for 81
Schools near Meonstoke Church of England Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Droxford Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| West Meon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Hambledon Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Bishops Waltham Infant School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amy Randell
- Phone
- 01489877568
- Address
- Chapel Road, Meonstoke, Southampton, SO32 3NJ
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116301
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.