Woolston Infant School, Southampton

In its own words: "Woolston Infant School is part of the Mayflower Partnership of schools which in turn is part of the Hamwic Education Trust. "Establish self-improving school systems by creating local Partnerships of schools where School Leaders take a collective responsibility for student outcomes." The Mayflower Partnership was formed in October 2017 and Woolston Infant School joined the Partnership in April 2021."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am proud to be the Head Teacher for Woolston Infant School - a happy, friendly, caring and exciting place where every child matters and children come first. We aim to develop all aspects of children's learning, placing a high priority on their personal and social development as well as high academic success."

Coming up: an open evening on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 5pm, an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026 at 1.30pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 56 families put Woolston Infant School as their first choice and 133 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Woolston Infant School are St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 85% reading, 90% maths); Ludlow Infant Academy (0.4 miles, Good); Ludlow Junior School (0.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 77% maths); and Weston Park Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 74% reading, 75% maths).

Woolston Infant School is one of 37 schools run by Hamwic Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 57% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

In 2026, 22 pupils (13.8%) received SEN support and 4 (2.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Woolston Rail Station, about 410 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fort Road (nw-bound), 240 metres away.

Woolston Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Woolston Infant School are Weston Secondary School (0.9 miles), Oasis Academy Sholing (0.9 miles) and Oasis Academy Mayfield (1.2 miles).