Wildground Infant School

Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard

Not published

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KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Not published

Raw: No data published

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: Not used

Raw: Good

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 12 September 2017
Previous grade: Good
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Crete Road

Dibden Purlieu

Southampton, SO454JX
Phone: 2380844001
Website: wildground.hants.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 115885
Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Address: Crete Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4JX
Website: www.wildground.hants.sch.uk/
Age range: 2-7
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 210 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 220
Free School Meals: 34.0% (75 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 4.5% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 94.4%; Good
Persistent Absence: 13.9%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:: 13.9 (3.6 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 18 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 37; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 220 pupils; 2-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"learn and succeed together for the journey ahead"

respect excellence ambition care honesty

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Executive Headteacher Amanda Mullett. The Wildground Federation comprises a teacher-led nursery, Wildground Infant School, Wildground Junior School, and three resourced provisions, and is described as inclusive, caring, and vibrant with a child-centered approach. The message highlights a strong reading culture, engagement through visitors and themed days, extensive after-school and lunch activities, and Ofsted praise for culture, curriculum development, and outcomes. The federation emphasizes personalised learning, high expectations, and excellent facilities and grounds.

Facilities

sensory room two Resource Provisions (ELG, SEMH, ASC) computer suite community room two libraries children's kitchen music room two sets of outside play equipment one enclosed basketball area three large playgrounds mini woodland two large fields quiet garden wildlife area science garden ELG classroom (spacious) with dedicated outdoor area wooded area and garden in school grounds child-sized toilets and washbasins next to classroom changing area for nappies toilet training support five-morning EYFS provision (9:15am–12:15pm) for ELG

Curriculum Highlights

Reading is at the heart of learning; Phonics and early reading are prioritised in the infant school and higher level reading skills are developed in the junior school. A wide, rich set of experiences with visitors into school and external visits; themed days to enrich the curriculum; after school and lunch activities. Pastoral support from a Family Support Worker, ELSA and a SEMH resourced provision; emphasis on well-being and personal development.

SEND Provision

The Early Learning Group (Owls) at Wildground Federation is a joint initiative with the NHS that supports pre-school children with speech, language, and communication needs. The provision is referred and supported by an NHS therapist. We provide a high-quality, language-rich pre-school curriculum, along with tailored support programmes for children living in the Waterside and Totton areas. Children move on to a variety of partner schools in the academic year they turn five.

Admissions Criteria

Starting school (YR) or Year 3: If you would like your child to attend Wildground Infant School in September 2026 and Wildground Junior School in September 2026, please see full details on how to apply: https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/admissions/applicationprocess/inyear. If you wish to apply for a nursery place, please visit our nursery page. To view the admissions policies for Wildground, please see: Wildground Infant School 2025-2026 Admissions Policy; Wildground Infant School 2025-2026 In-Year Admissions; Wildground Infant School 2026-2027 Admissions Policy; Wildground Junior School 2025-2026 Admissions Policy; Wildground Junior School 2025-2026 In-Year Admissions; Wildground Junior School 2026-2027 Admissions Policy.