Southsea Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Collingwood Road Southsea Infant School Southsea Hampshire PO5 2SR |
| Reference Number | 116200 |
Southsea Infant School has maintained its overall judgement of good following this ungraded inspection. However, there are indications that the school's performance might not uphold this rating in a graded inspection. Parents appreciate the commitment to student welfare and education, noting the dedication of staff. The school focuses on fostering an inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. There is a clear effort to promote key learning values such as perseverance and collaboration, yet the school has faced challenges in consistently delivering high standards in reading and writing, and the curriculum beyond English and mathematics requires further development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 171 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.54%
Girls: 51.46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 28 | 61 |
| 2 | 22 | 29 | 51 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 55% |
| White, Other | 10.5% |
| African | 9.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | School inspection |
| 21 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 17 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 29 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong support for pupil safety and emotional well-being.
- Commitment to promoting equality and respect among pupils.
- Effective early reading instruction that aligns with phonics knowledge.
- Well-managed behaviour that fosters a conducive learning environment.
- Positive parental feedback regarding school staff dedication.
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficiently sequenced learning in foundation subjects.
- Below average writing standards.
- Curriculum does not fully adhere to national requirements.
- Governors have an overly optimistic view of the school's performance.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 60 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 43 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
Taswell Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 2RG |
0.23 miles |
|
Craneswater Junior School
St Ronan's Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0PX |
0.31 miles |
|
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Bramble Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DT |
0.39 miles |
|
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Chivers Close, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1HG |
0.49 miles |
|
Devonshire Infant School
Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0AG |
0.57 miles |
|
Fernhurst Junior School
Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0AG |
0.6 miles |
|
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Somers Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 4LS |
0.66 miles |
|
Cumberland Infant School
Methuen Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9HJ |
0.71 miles |
|
Wimborne Primary School
Wimborne Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8DE |
0.82 miles |
|
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Lincoln Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5BG |
0.85 miles |
|
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Cottage View, Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1PX |
0.9 miles |
|
St Jude's CofE Primary School
St Nicholas Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2NZ |
0.96 miles |
|
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Fyning Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1FG |
1.03 miles |
|
Milton Park Primary School
Eastney Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 8ET |
1.08 miles |
|
Meon Junior School
Shelford Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8NT |
1.23 miles |
|
Meon Infant School
Shelford Road, Milton, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 8NT |
1.23 miles |
|
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Turner Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4PN |
1.3 miles |
|
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Hanover Street, Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3BN |
1.37 miles |
|
Manor Infant and Nursery School
Inverness Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5QR |
1.42 miles |
|
Langstone Primary Academy
Lakeside Avenue, Copnor, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6EZ |
1.62 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Mayville High School
35 to 37 St Simons Road, Southsea, PO5 2PE |
0.27 miles |
|
Priory School
Fawcett Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DL |
0.6 miles |
|
Portsmouth High School GDST
|
0.66 miles |
|
Ark Charter Academy
Hyde Park Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 4HL |
0.79 miles |
|
St Edmund's Catholic School
Arundel Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1RX |
0.9 miles |
|
The Portsmouth Grammar School
High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN |
1 miles |
|
Mary Rose Academy
Gisors Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8GT |
1.13 miles |
|
The Portsmouth Academy
St Mary's Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PF |
1.23 miles |
|
Miltoncross Academy
Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6RB |
1.26 miles |
|
Madani Academy
Merefield House, Nutfield Place, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4JZ |
1.28 miles |
|
Mayfield School
Mayfield Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0RH |
2.43 miles |
|
Admiral Lord Nelson School
Dundas Lane, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5XT |
2.47 miles |
|
The Harbour School
Tipner Lane, Tipner, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RA |
2.54 miles |
|
St Vincent College
Mill Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4QA |
2.69 miles |
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Trafalgar School
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RJ |
3.05 miles |
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UTC Portsmouth
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9DU |
3.05 miles |
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City of Portsmouth College
Tudor Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2SA |
3.58 miles |
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Redwood Park Academy
Wembley Grove, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2RY |
3.61 miles |
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King's Academy Bay House
Gomer Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2QP |
3.75 miles |
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King's Academy Brune Park
Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BU |
3.81 miles |