Cumberland Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Methuen Road Southsea Hampshire PO4 9HJ |
| Reference Number | 116192 |
Cumberland Infant School demonstrates a strong overall performance, consistently achieving 'Good' across all inspection areas. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning, benefitting from a well-structured curriculum that promotes a variety of subjects, particularly in early years and mathematics. The school fosters a safe environment where pupils learn to make a positive impact on their community and engage in extracurricular activities. Leaders are dedicated to raising expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they have access to a broad and ambitious educational experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 176 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.39%
Girls: 42.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 24 | 56 |
| 2 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.5% |
| White, Other | 5.1% |
| White & Asian | 4% |
| African | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2022 | School inspection: |
| 18 Jul 2017 | Short inspection |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have high expectations for pupils and promote a broad curriculum.
- Pupils feel safe and are actively involved in anti-bullying initiatives.
- There are strong relationships between staff, pupils, and their families.
- Curriculum design allows effective learning, especially in mathematics and early reading.
- Pupils engage well in lessons and have a positive attitude towards learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in supporting all pupils to learn to read confidently and fluently.
- Some subjects lack depth in teacher subject knowledge, impacting pupil understanding.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 63 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 33 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Wimborne Primary School
Wimborne Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8DE |
0.24 miles |
|
Milton Park Primary School
Eastney Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 8ET |
0.39 miles |
|
Devonshire Infant School
Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0AG |
0.43 miles |
|
Craneswater Junior School
St Ronan's Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0PX |
0.43 miles |
|
Fernhurst Junior School
Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0AG |
0.45 miles |
|
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Bramble Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DT |
0.55 miles |
|
Meon Junior School
Shelford Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8NT |
0.6 miles |
|
Meon Infant School
Shelford Road, Milton, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 8NT |
0.6 miles |
|
Southsea Infant School
Collingwood Road, Southsea Infant School, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 2SR |
0.71 miles |
|
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
Taswell Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 2RG |
0.82 miles |
|
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Lincoln Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5BG |
0.85 miles |
|
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Somers Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 4LS |
1 miles |
|
Moorings Way Infant School
Moorings Way, Milton, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 8YJ |
1.05 miles |
|
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Chivers Close, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1HG |
1.09 miles |
|
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Cottage View, Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1PX |
1.14 miles |
|
Langstone Primary Academy
Lakeside Avenue, Copnor, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6EZ |
1.22 miles |
|
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Fyning Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1FG |
1.22 miles |
|
Manor Infant and Nursery School
Inverness Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5QR |
1.39 miles |
|
Penbridge Junior School
New Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7RW |
1.46 miles |
|
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Turner Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4PN |
1.47 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Mary Rose Academy
Gisors Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8GT |
0.46 miles |
|
Priory School
Fawcett Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DL |
0.76 miles |
|
Mayville High School
35 to 37 St Simons Road, Southsea, PO5 2PE |
0.84 miles |
|
Miltoncross Academy
Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6RB |
0.85 miles |
|
The Portsmouth Academy
St Mary's Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PF |
1.21 miles |
|
Ark Charter Academy
Hyde Park Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 4HL |
1.23 miles |
|
St Edmund's Catholic School
Arundel Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1RX |
1.23 miles |
|
Madani Academy
Merefield House, Nutfield Place, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4JZ |
1.3 miles |
|
Portsmouth High School GDST
|
1.35 miles |
|
The Portsmouth Grammar School
High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN |
1.65 miles |
|
Admiral Lord Nelson School
Dundas Lane, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5XT |
2.09 miles |
|
Mayfield School
Mayfield Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0RH |
2.27 miles |
|
The Harbour School
Tipner Lane, Tipner, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RA |
2.65 miles |
|
Trafalgar School
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RJ |
2.91 miles |
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UTC Portsmouth
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9DU |
2.91 miles |
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St Vincent College
Mill Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4QA |
3.31 miles |
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City of Portsmouth College
Tudor Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2SA |
3.34 miles |
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Redwood Park Academy
Wembley Grove, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2RY |
3.36 miles |
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Springfield School
Central Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1QY |
3.82 miles |
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The Hayling College
Church Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0NU |
3.87 miles |