Bramble Infant School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bramble Road Southsea Hampshire PO4 0DT |
| Reference Number | 116182 |
Bramble Infant School and Nursery has demonstrated its commitment to maintaining quality education since the previous inspection, achieving effective actions that uphold standards. The school is characterized by a nurturing and supportive environment where both staff and parents play active roles in fostering children's well-being and learning. High expectations are instilled across the student body, with a focus on personal growth and diversity, which is widely appreciated within the community. The school's curriculum is engaging, promoting enthusiasm for learning through various subjects, with particular success in early reading and mathematics.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 168 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.95%
Girls: 44.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 36.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 26 | 53 |
| 2 | 34 | 22 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 57.1% |
| White, Other | 9.5% |
| Indian | 6% |
| African | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 12 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 23 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong partnership with parents enhances pupil well-being.
- Highly effective early reading and phonics teaching.
- Well-established curriculum encourages excitement for learning.
- Teachers show good knowledge across subjects.
- Focus on personal development supports emotional well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Writing attainment is not as high as reading and mathematics.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 53 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 36 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Devonshire Infant School
Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0AG |
0.2 miles |
|
Fernhurst Junior School
Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0AG |
0.23 miles |
|
Southsea Infant School
Collingwood Road, Southsea Infant School, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 2SR |
0.39 miles |
|
Craneswater Junior School
St Ronan's Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0PX |
0.41 miles |
|
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Somers Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 4LS |
0.46 miles |
|
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Lincoln Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5BG |
0.48 miles |
|
Wimborne Primary School
Wimborne Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8DE |
0.55 miles |
|
Cumberland Infant School
Methuen Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9HJ |
0.55 miles |
|
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Chivers Close, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1HG |
0.57 miles |
|
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
Taswell Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 2RG |
0.62 miles |
|
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Cottage View, Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1PX |
0.65 miles |
|
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Fyning Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1FG |
0.75 miles |
|
Milton Park Primary School
Eastney Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 8ET |
0.83 miles |
|
Meon Junior School
Shelford Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8NT |
0.93 miles |
|
Meon Infant School
Shelford Road, Milton, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 8NT |
0.93 miles |
|
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Turner Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4PN |
1.02 miles |
|
Manor Infant and Nursery School
Inverness Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5QR |
1.07 miles |
|
St Jude's CofE Primary School
St Nicholas Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2NZ |
1.11 miles |
|
Langstone Primary Academy
Lakeside Avenue, Copnor, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6EZ |
1.23 miles |
|
Penbridge Junior School
New Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7RW |
1.24 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Priory School
Fawcett Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DL |
0.27 miles |
|
Mayville High School
35 to 37 St Simons Road, Southsea, PO5 2PE |
0.65 miles |
|
Ark Charter Academy
Hyde Park Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 4HL |
0.68 miles |
|
St Edmund's Catholic School
Arundel Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1RX |
0.71 miles |
|
Mary Rose Academy
Gisors Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8GT |
0.86 miles |
|
Miltoncross Academy
Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6RB |
0.87 miles |
|
Portsmouth High School GDST
|
0.87 miles |
|
The Portsmouth Academy
St Mary's Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PF |
0.88 miles |
|
Madani Academy
Merefield House, Nutfield Place, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4JZ |
0.94 miles |
|
The Portsmouth Grammar School
High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN |
1.12 miles |
|
Mayfield School
Mayfield Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0RH |
2.06 miles |
|
Admiral Lord Nelson School
Dundas Lane, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5XT |
2.08 miles |
|
The Harbour School
Tipner Lane, Tipner, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RA |
2.25 miles |
|
Trafalgar School
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RJ |
2.69 miles |
|
UTC Portsmouth
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9DU |
2.69 miles |
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St Vincent College
Mill Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4QA |
2.77 miles |
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City of Portsmouth College
Tudor Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2SA |
3.2 miles |
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Redwood Park Academy
Wembley Grove, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2RY |
3.23 miles |
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Springfield School
Central Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1QY |
3.74 miles |
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King's Academy Brune Park
Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BU |
3.86 miles |