Our school playground and a view of of the hall
Our History
Newtown Soberton Infant School was established in 1851 in the village of Newtown in the Meon Valley. Since that time it has met the educational needs of the local community and contributed to the life of the village and the surrounding area and is now a small infant school. In 2001 we celebrated the school's 150th anniversary. During 2001, a building project was completed and the old building refurbished combining the old and the new.
In October 2006 we completed another exciting building project which included our fabulous new hall, a new library and new premises within the school for Earlybirds pre-school.
Our new Library
Our School now
We have around sixty one children on roll, aged between four and seven years. Our teacher to pupil ratio is excellent and all classes have additional support. We aim to provide each of our children, whatever their needs, with a secure start to school life which will provide a solid foundation for their future. We offer a wide range of learning situations and our standards are high. We ensure all our children's entitlement to the National curriculum providing a good range of resources including ICT and we offer extra curricular activities.
Working on some of our computers
We are small enough to have excellent communications between home and school and aim to make all feel welcome. We have a strong family atmosphere within a caring environment and value close contact with parents, believing that a child's education is the shared responsibility between school and home.
Healthy Schools Award
In July 2007 we achieved the Enhanced Healthy Schools Award.
Anna and Harvey receiving our Healthy Schools Award
Here we all are enjoying PE. 
Sportsmark Award
In 2007 we received the Sportsmark Award in recognition of our provision for two hours of physical activity a week.
Receiving our Get Fit, Get Active Certificates
Community Links
Although our catchment area is scattered we value opportunities to be involved in the local community. We work in partnership with Earlybirds Pre-School on our school site and with First Steps Under -Fives Group. We welcome suggestions to enable us to strengthen the traditional values of the village school whilst ensuring we meet the educational needs and foster the life skills necessary for children in the twenty-first century.
Church Affiliation Partnership
In November 07 the school entered into a Partnership Agreement with Holy Trinity Church Newtown and the Dioceses of Winchester and Portsmouth. The school has always had strong links with the Church and the local Vicar regularly visits the school. The children also visit the church to celebrate festivals.
Our Staff
All members of the school community work well as a team, reflecting our vision and the school ethos. The professional development of staff is given high priority and all members of staff are encouraged to make full use of all opportunities.
Teaching Staff
There are at present the equivalent of four full time teaching staff including the Headteacher. Reception and Year Two have a full time teacher. In Year One there is a job share. In addition we have a music specialist who teaches curriculum music as well as instrumental music for half a day each week.
Learning Support Assistants
All classes are supported by Learning Support Assistants.
Administration
Our Administration Office is the heart of the school. Our friendly staff will be pleased to answer any queries between the hours of 8.30 am and 4.00 pm Monday - Friday.
Our phone number is : 01329 833161
Lunchtime Supervision
Lunchtime is supervised by one Lunchtime Supervisor and two full time Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants.
School meals are delivered to school from Droxford Junior School. There is one member of Hampshire catering staff on site to serve school meals.
Caretaking and Cleaning
There is a part time caretaker who is also responsible for cleaning on site for 20 hours per week.