Is Southwater Infant Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 23 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 194th of 215 primary schools in West Sussex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Southwater Infant Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Southwater Infant Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Southwater Infant Academy

Worthing Road, Southwater, Horsham, RH13 9JH

Local ranking194th of 215 primary schools in West Sussex

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

270

Capacity

5-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 23 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 23 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 268
Boys: 129 (56%)
Girls: 101 (44%)
Capacity: 270 (85% full)
SEND: 14.9%
FSM Eligible: 5.2%
EAL: 10.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.2%
SEN Support: 12.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,780/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 86.9%
White Other: 5.0%
Mixed Other: 2.7%
Black African: 1.9%
Asian Other: 1.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.8%
White Traveller: 0.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.4%

86.9%

White British

5.0%

White Other

2.7%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01403733254

office@southwaterinfants.co.uk

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Worthing Road

Horsham, South East

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Administrative

URN: 136866
UKPRN: 10034124
Establishment No.: 2136
Trust: THE SOUTHWATER INFANT ACADEMY

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