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Sholing Infant School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Sholing Infant School is a academy converter primary school in Southampton , serving pupils aged 4–7, with 268 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–7

Age range

268

Pupils

270

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

Sholing Infant School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Sholing Infant School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Southampton. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Southampton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Sholing Infant School — School Information

Full address
Heath Road, Sholing, Southampton, SO19 2QF
Local authority
Southampton
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–7 years
Free school meals
16.8% of pupils
DfE URN
145457

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Frequently Asked Questions — Sholing Infant School

Is Sholing Infant School oversubscribed?

Sholing Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 270 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sholing Infant School?

Admission to Sholing Infant School is managed by Southampton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Sholing Infant School cover?

Sholing Infant School is a primary school in Southampton, serving pupils aged 4–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sholing Infant School?

Sholing Infant School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.