Manor Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Inverness Road Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 5QR |
| Reference Number | 116226 |
Manor Infant and Nursery School is performing well overall, judged to be good across all areas of effectiveness. Since the last inspection, the school has made significant improvements to its curriculum, providing a strong foundation for children's learning. Pupils feel safe and valued, and they enjoy a wide range of enriching experiences that enhance their education. The school is committed to ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve their best. Although some recent curriculum areas are still developing, the school demonstrates a strong community spirit and a drive for continuous improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 258 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.84%
Girls: 51.16% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 29 | 55 |
| 2 | 40 | 31 | 71 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 56.2% |
| African | 11.2% |
| White, Other | 8.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 19 Apr 2023 | School inspection |
| 27 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Oct 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Sep 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between adults and children
- Well-structured phonics programme
- Ambitious and adapted curriculum for SEND pupils
- Enriching experiences such as visits to local attractions
- High expectations for pupil behaviour
- Effective support for pupil personal development
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent subject knowledge in recently reviewed subjects
- Mathematics teaching does not always reinforce foundational skills effectively
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Penbridge Junior School
New Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7RW |
0.32 miles |
|
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Turner Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4PN |
0.37 miles |
|
New Horizons Primary School
Portchester Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7JB |
0.4 miles |
|
The Flying Bull Academy
Flying Bull Lane, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7BJ |
0.42 miles |
|
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Fyning Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1FG |
0.48 miles |
|
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Lincoln Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5BG |
0.59 miles |
|
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Cottage View, Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1PX |
0.6 miles |
|
Copnor Primary School
Copnor Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5BZ |
0.73 miles |
|
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
Crofton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0NT |
0.77 miles |
|
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
Crofton Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0NT |
0.78 miles |
|
Langstone Primary Academy
Lakeside Avenue, Copnor, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6EZ |
0.79 miles |
|
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Somers Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 4LS |
0.83 miles |
|
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Gladys Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9AX |
0.84 miles |
|
Westover Primary School
Westover Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6NS |
0.86 miles |
|
Stamshaw Infant Academy
North End Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8NW |
0.93 miles |
|
Fernhurst Junior School
Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0AG |
0.98 miles |
|
Devonshire Infant School
Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0AG |
1.02 miles |
|
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Bramble Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DT |
1.07 miles |
|
Cliffdale Primary Academy
Battenburg Avenue, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0SN |
1.13 miles |
|
Stamshaw Junior School
Stamshaw Junior School, Tipner Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8QH |
1.18 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Madani Academy
Merefield House, Nutfield Place, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4JZ |
0.16 miles |
|
The Portsmouth Academy
St Mary's Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PF |
0.19 miles |
|
St Edmund's Catholic School
Arundel Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1RX |
0.72 miles |
|
Miltoncross Academy
Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6RB |
0.79 miles |
|
Priory School
Fawcett Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DL |
0.82 miles |
|
Ark Charter Academy
Hyde Park Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 4HL |
0.92 miles |
|
Mayfield School
Mayfield Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0RH |
1.03 miles |
|
The Harbour School
Tipner Lane, Tipner, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RA |
1.26 miles |
|
Admiral Lord Nelson School
Dundas Lane, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5XT |
1.3 miles |
|
Mary Rose Academy
Gisors Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8GT |
1.32 miles |
|
The Portsmouth Grammar School
High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN |
1.49 miles |
|
Portsmouth High School GDST
|
1.52 miles |
|
Trafalgar School
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RJ |
1.63 miles |
|
UTC Portsmouth
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9DU |
1.63 miles |
|
Mayville High School
35 to 37 St Simons Road, Southsea, PO5 2PE |
1.69 miles |
|
City of Portsmouth College
Tudor Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2SA |
2.19 miles |
|
Redwood Park Academy
Wembley Grove, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2RY |
2.22 miles |
|
St Vincent College
Mill Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4QA |
2.69 miles |
|
Springfield School
Central Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1QY |
2.77 miles |
|
The Wymering School
Sevenoaks Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3YB |
2.96 miles |