Robin Hood Infants' School, Sutton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Robin Hood Infants' School excels at teaching reading and phonics, with results above the national average. Pupils are happy, kind to each other, and well-behaved, following the school motto of 'making memories that last'. The school provides strong support for all learners, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils, ensuring they can access the same curriculum as their peers.
Key Strengths
- Excellent phonics teaching with above-average results in Year 1 phonics screening check
- Strong focus on reading with well-matched books and quick intervention for pupils who fall behind
- Positive behaviour and kind relationships between pupils with rare bullying
- Well-designed curriculum that builds knowledge in a clear, logical order
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
Areas for Improvement
- Some inconsistency in teaching quality across the school, with occasionally imprecise explanations and missed misunderstandings
- Not all staff apply behaviour expectations with equal confidence, occasionally interrupting the orderly atmosphere
- Attendance analysis could be more precise to identify patterns and trends for specific groups
- Some enrichment activities don't match pupils' interests, reducing participation
- Occasionally tasks in Reception are not precisely matched to children's stage of learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all legal requirements are met.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, international week, carnival, community events, food bank donations, visits to local church and synagogue, clubs, trips, school events
Robin Hood Infants' School is a well-established infant school where pupils typically achieve the expected standard. The school has a strong focus on reading and phonics, with pupils performing above national averages in the Year 1 phonics screening check.
At a Glance
11.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
28.6
Infant (KS1)
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
239 pupils
270 capacity
31 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sutton
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Admissions Demand - Sutton
Places available
2,439
Applications
2,209
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Sutton (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.11247%
Overall absence
13.40206%
Persistent absence
194
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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