Summary

School name
South Baddesley Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Address
South Baddesley, LYMINGTON, Hampshire, SO41 5RP
School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
Age range
3 to 11
Size
131 pupils enrolled
Email address
adminoffice@southbaddesleypri.co.uk
Website address
http://www.southbaddesley.hants.sch.uk (opens in new tab)

About South Baddesley Church of England Primary School & Nursery


South Baddesley CE Primary School and Nursery is a thriving Church of England school catering to pupils aged 3–11. Our vision and curriculum are firmly rooted in the Christian value of ‘Kindness’, which we explore through three dimensions: kindness to ourselves, kindness to others, and kindness to the world. This ethos fosters a calm, happy, and purposeful environment where laughter is a daily staple of school life.


Our curriculum is designed to help children ‘explore life in all its fullness’, cultivating wisdom, curiosity, innovation, and excellence for every child, regardless of their starting point. We utilise the core drivers of literature, people, and the world to shape deep, challenging learning experiences.


Strategic Growth and Innovation


As an outward-looking school, we take pride in our unique school initiatives. Following the successful opening of our Nursery in 2025, we are focused on the continued growth of our Early Years provision, embracing the DfE’s ‘Stronger Foundations’ guidance to ensure high-quality educational value from the very start.


Last year was marked by the exciting opening of our School Farm, which, alongside our bespoke catering service, provides a curriculum that is truly more than academic. These resources allow us to offer a rich, outdoor learning experience within the stunning grounds of the Pylewell Estate, utilising our Woodland School, meadow, and pond to enhance pupil development.


Commitment to Excellence and Reform


We maintain a rigorous focus on academic performance, ensuring strong outcomes at national milestones and through robust internal data. Our current school improvement initiatives are currently focused on:




In light of recent SEND reforms and the White Paper, we are committed to providing a bespoke offer that meets the needs of all pupils. We are specifically developing our ‘Ordinarily Available Provision’ to ensure that every learner is supported within our inclusive environment.


Collaboration and Professional Development


Teamwork and professional well-being are the cornerstones of our school. With 110 pupils currently organised into four classes, our staff are supported by a dedicated leadership team and a commitment to teacher development at all stages. We value our collaborative partnerships with local schools, Hampshire Local Authority and organisations such as Winchester University.  Uniquely we employ a teacher mentor, prioritising ongoing growth and development for all staff.


Our July 2024 ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement—with ‘Outstanding’ recognition for welfare and behaviour—validated our unique approach to subject leadership and pupil support. Our vision remains to ‘strive and believe to shine’ for every individual.


Community and Environment


Located on the edge of the New Forest and near the Solent coastline, we make full use of our two school minibuses to bring learning to life through regular off-site visits. We are supported by a highly involved Governing Body and a tireless Parent-Friends Association (Friends of SBS).


We hope this provides a flavor of life at South Baddesley. We invite you to book a tour to experience our unique setting and meet our wonderful children and team.



Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding children and all employees, governors and volunteers are subject to robust employment checks.
We delivery regular, topical safeguarding briefings and train all staff annually on KCSiE (Keeping Children Safe in Education).
We have an internal online portal enabling all staff to report any concerns immediately and we have two Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL's) in school. A third member of staff has undergone the DSL training purely for the purpose of auditing our processes and challenging DSL decisions.
We are very proud of the strong safeguarding culture we have developed.

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South Baddesley, LYMINGTON, Hampshire, SO41 5RP

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