Devonshire Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Francis Avenue Southsea Hampshire PO4 0AG |
| Reference Number | 116187 |
Devonshire Infant School maintains a good standard of education, highlighted by the caring environment fostered by strong relationships between staff and pupils. The leadership team sets high expectations for behavior, resulting in a focused learning atmosphere where pupils feel safe and confident. Although some pupils struggle with behavior, the school effectively manages these challenges and promotes positive interactions and responsibilities among students. The school prioritizes reading, ensuring early phonics support is in place, which has positively impacted pupils' fluency in reading. However, while the curriculum is engaging, there are concerns about inconsistency in knowledge retention in some foundation subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 181 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.93%
Girls: 48.07% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 35.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 35 | 63 |
| 2 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 48.1% |
| White, Other | 11% |
| African | 7.7% |
| Asian, Other | 4.4% |
| Unclassified | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 28 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- High expectations for pupil behavior and engagement in learning.
- Effective support for reading and phonics, leading to fluent readers.
- Engaging and ambitious curriculum that starts in Reception Year.
- Well-structured support for pupils with SEND in mathematics.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent ability for pupils to remember key concepts in some foundation subjects.
- Pupils tend to describe activities rather than knowledge gained from lessons.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 43 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 32 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Fernhurst Junior School
Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0AG |
0.04 miles |
|
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Bramble Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DT |
0.2 miles |
|
Wimborne Primary School
Wimborne Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8DE |
0.36 miles |
|
Cumberland Infant School
Methuen Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9HJ |
0.43 miles |
|
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Lincoln Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5BG |
0.44 miles |
|
Craneswater Junior School
St Ronan's Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0PX |
0.47 miles |
|
Southsea Infant School
Collingwood Road, Southsea Infant School, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 2SR |
0.57 miles |
|
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Somers Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 4LS |
0.59 miles |
|
Milton Park Primary School
Eastney Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 8ET |
0.64 miles |
|
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Cottage View, Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1PX |
0.72 miles |
|
Meon Junior School
Shelford Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8NT |
0.73 miles |
|
Meon Infant School
Shelford Road, Milton, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 8NT |
0.73 miles |
|
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Chivers Close, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1HG |
0.77 miles |
|
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
Taswell Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 2RG |
0.77 miles |
|
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Fyning Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1FG |
0.79 miles |
|
Manor Infant and Nursery School
Inverness Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5QR |
1.02 miles |
|
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Turner Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4PN |
1.05 miles |
|
Langstone Primary Academy
Lakeside Avenue, Copnor, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6EZ |
1.06 miles |
|
Moorings Way Infant School
Moorings Way, Milton, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 8YJ |
1.1 miles |
|
Penbridge Junior School
New Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7RW |
1.15 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Priory School
Fawcett Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DL |
0.34 miles |
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Mary Rose Academy
Gisors Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8GT |
0.66 miles |
|
Miltoncross Academy
Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6RB |
0.69 miles |
|
Mayville High School
35 to 37 St Simons Road, Southsea, PO5 2PE |
0.8 miles |
|
St Edmund's Catholic School
Arundel Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1RX |
0.81 miles |
|
Ark Charter Academy
Hyde Park Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 4HL |
0.83 miles |
|
The Portsmouth Academy
St Mary's Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PF |
0.83 miles |
|
Madani Academy
Merefield House, Nutfield Place, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4JZ |
0.91 miles |
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Portsmouth High School GDST
|
1.08 miles |
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The Portsmouth Grammar School
High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN |
1.31 miles |
|
Admiral Lord Nelson School
Dundas Lane, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5XT |
1.92 miles |
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Mayfield School
Mayfield Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0RH |
1.97 miles |
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The Harbour School
Tipner Lane, Tipner, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RA |
2.25 miles |
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Trafalgar School
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RJ |
2.61 miles |
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UTC Portsmouth
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9DU |
2.61 miles |
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St Vincent College
Mill Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4QA |
2.94 miles |
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City of Portsmouth College
Tudor Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2SA |
3.09 miles |
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Redwood Park Academy
Wembley Grove, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2RY |
3.11 miles |
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Springfield School
Central Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1QY |
3.61 miles |
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The Wymering School
Sevenoaks Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3YB |
3.95 miles |