Fairisle Infant and Nursery School, Southampton

In its own words: "Fairisle Infant and Nursery School aspires to achieve excellence for all children and instil an enthusiasm for learning and pride in their achievements. We aim to ensure Children's Rights as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child are respected."

From the headteacher's welcome: "A warm welcome awaits you and your child/children here at Fairisle Infant and Nursery School. We are a school that champions and prioritises for every member of our school community: From the very first moment that you and your child/children step through our doors, you will become part of the Fairisle Family."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am.

For September 2026 entry, 55 families put Fairisle Infant and Nursery School as their first choice and 100 named it as one of their preferences, for 56 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Fairisle Infant and Nursery School are Fairisle Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 80% reading, 86% maths); Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 76% reading, 71% maths); Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools (0.6 miles, Good, 84% reading, 94% maths); and Nursling Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 85% reading, 81% maths).

Fairisle Infant and Nursery School is one of 6 schools run by Bridge Education Trust, an academy trust.

19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Fairisle Infant and Nursery School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).

The nearest railway station is Redbridge (Hants) Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Andromeda Road (ne-bound), 130 metres away.

In 2024/25, Fairisle Infant and Nursery School issued 4 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Fairisle Infant and Nursery School are Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.4 miles) and Redbridge Community School (1.3 miles).