Open State Primary Mixed

Freegrounds Infant School

Hobb Lane, Southampton, SO30 0GG
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Freegrounds Infant School
Southampton, SO30 0GG
208 Pupils
270 Capacity
5–7 Age Range
12.50% FSM %
91 Boys
117 Girls
About Freegrounds Infant School

Freegrounds Infant School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Southampton, Hampshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 5–7 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 208 pupils on roll. School capacity: 270. Current headteacher: Nikki Riches.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Hampshire
Region South East
Administrative District Eastleigh
Parliamentary Constituency Hamble Valley
Ward Hedge End South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10075390
URN 115918
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Gill Wright Chair of Governors 15/10/2000 11/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma Craddock Governor 25/02/2025 25/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amy Hands Governor 24/09/2024 05/06/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Dawn Higgins Governor 20/11/2018 18/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Rolls Governor 11/07/2022 01/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mary Sheridan Governor 10/05/2021 09/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Mary Steele Governor 25/02/2025 25/02/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Debbie Taylor Governor 02/06/2020 01/06/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Shauna Williams Governor 26/09/2023 26/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Freegrounds Junior School
0 km • Southampton
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0.67 km • Southampton
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Wildern School
0.84 km • Southampton
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Shamblehurst Primary School
0.92 km • Southampton
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Berrywood Primary School
1.3 km • Southampton
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Deer Park School
1.54 km • Southampton
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Frequently Asked Questions
Freegrounds Infant School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Southampton, Hampshire.
Freegrounds Infant School has 208 pupils, with a capacity of 270.
Freegrounds Infant School caters for pupils aged 5 to 7.
The Headteacher at Freegrounds Infant School is Mrs Nikki Riches.
Freegrounds Infant School is at Hobb Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 0GG, in the Hampshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Freegrounds Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Freegrounds Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Nikki Riches
Hobb Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 0GG
01489782075
www.freegrounds-inf.hants.sch.uk/
Location
SO30 0GG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 115918
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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