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.
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 82 |
| Number of Boys: | 38 |
| Number of Girls: | 44 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 79.30% | 65 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.10% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 3.70% | 3 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 2.40% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 1 |
| African | 1.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.