Victor Seymour Infants' School, based in Carshalton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Victor Seymour Infants' School currently has around 324 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 13.4% 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 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (54.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Denmark Road, Carshalton, SM5 2JE |
| Website: | www.victorseymourinfants.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02086479800 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sutton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Samantha Morrissy |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142750 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/09/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 354 |
| Number of Pupils: | 324 |
| Number of Boys: | 165 |
| Number of Girls: | 159 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 54.60% | 177 |
| Indian | 7.70% | 25 |
| Other White | 6.50% | 21 |
| Other Mixed | 5.20% | 17 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.60% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 4.30% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 4.00% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.10% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 2.20% | 7 |
| African | 2.20% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 2.20% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road , SM5 2NS | - not rated | 131 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camden Junior School Camden Road , SM5 2NS | - not rated | 198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Infants School West Street , SM5 2PT | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | - not rated | 344 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Shorts Road , SM5 3PS | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,784 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 | 202 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Tudor School 118b West Street , SM5 2NR | - not rated | 235 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley Academy Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley School Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Manor School Church Road , SM6 7NH | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.