Newtown Soberton Infant School
Details
| Age Range | 4-7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Address | Church Road, PO17 6LJ |
| School Website | www.meonvalleyfederation.hants.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1329833161 |
| URN | 115931 |
School Census
| Total | 66 |
| Girls/Boys | 36/30 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 54.5%/45.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 4 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/05/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/05/2018 | Good |
| 12/05/2010 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 22/05/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/05/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 01 February 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 01 October 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 22 May 2018 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 May 2010 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 12 June 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 27 January 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 44 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 38 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 35 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 43 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 17 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 63 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 43 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 38 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 80% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 44% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.5% |