Southbroom Infants' School is a primary school in Devizes, serving pupils aged 2 to 7. The school is a academy converter 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.

Southbroom Infants' School currently has around 82 pupils on roll, which is about 39% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.3% boys and 53.7% girls. Around 42.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.3%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: The Green, Devizes, SN10 5AA
Website: www.southbroom-inf.wilts.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01380723184
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Wiltshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Amy Edwards
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 143499

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 17/06/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 7
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 82
Number of Boys: 38
Number of Girls: 44

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 25.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British79.30%65
Other (any other ethnic group)6.10%5
Unclassified3.70%3
Other White2.40%2
White and Asian2.40%2
Other Mixed2.40%2
Bangladeshi1.20%1
Other Asian1.20%1
African1.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Southbroom Infants' School
The Green , SN10 5AA
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Southbroom Infants' School
The Green , Southbroom Road SN10 5AA
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Southbroom St James Academy
Nursteed Road , SN10 3AH
3out of 4 659 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Southbroom CofE Junior School
Nursteed Road , SN10 3AH
- not rated 659 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Wansdyke School
Downlands Road , SN10 5EF
3out of 4 846 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Devizes School
The Green , SN10 3AG
- not rated 237 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Devizes School
The Green , SN10 3AG
- not rated 237 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Devizes Christian School
Youth and Community Centre , Estcourt Crescent SN10 1LR
- not rated 530 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Downland School
Downlands Road , SN10 5EF
3out of 4 1,066 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.