Robin Hood Infants' School, based in Sutton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Robin Hood Infants' School currently has around 257 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.1% boys and 45.9% girls. Around 10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.2%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 22.6%. other white pupils make up about 17.5% , followed by indian at 13.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Robin Hood Lane, Sutton, SM1 2SF |
| Website: | www.twn-rhi.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02086433688 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sutton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Mel Bracey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102981 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/03/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 270 |
| Number of Pupils: | 257 |
| Number of Boys: | 139 |
| Number of Girls: | 118 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 22.60% | 58 |
| Other White | 17.50% | 45 |
| Indian | 13.20% | 34 |
| Other Asian | 10.90% | 28 |
| African | 7.80% | 20 |
| White and Asian | 4.30% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.30% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 3.90% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 3.10% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 2.30% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.30% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 2.30% | 6 |
| Chinese | 1.90% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary Academy Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | - not rated | 966 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary School Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | - not rated | 966 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Anton Crescent , Collingwood Road SM1 2NT | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 3,175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Grammar School for Boys Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | - not rated | 861 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury County Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 3,175 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 3out of 4 | 109 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Site , SM1 2SD | - not rated | 109 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 247 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AX | - not rated | 436 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 539 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.