Southbourne Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | New Road Southbourne Emsworth Hampshire PO10 8JX |
| Reference Number | 125875 |
Southbourne Infant School continues to perform well overall, maintaining its status as a good school since the last inspection in March 2018. The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils feel welcomed and valued. Positive relationships and high expectations contribute to an engaging learning atmosphere. Although the school has notable strengths in its curricular offerings and pupil support, some areas remain to be developed further.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 176 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.95%
Girls: 42.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.8% |
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 | 40 | 20 | 60 |
| 2 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.2% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 20 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 24 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel joyful and proud, treating each other with kindness.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Strong emphasis on outdoor learning and environmental awareness.
- Effective support systems for mental health and emotional well-being.
- A diverse range of extracurricular clubs available to all pupils.
- Strong subject knowledge in areas like art and design enables high-quality pupil work.
- Positive behaviour is consistently maintained across the school.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects are not sufficiently well developed, limiting pupil learning.
- Inconsistent support for struggling readers affects fluency development.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 26 | 10 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Southbourne Junior School
New Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 8JX |
0 miles |
|
Chidham Parochial Primary School
Chidham Lane, Chidham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8TH |
1.44 miles |
|
Westbourne Primary School
River Street, Westbourne, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 8TG |
1.53 miles |
|
St James Church of England Controlled Primary School
Bellevue Lane, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7PX |
1.64 miles |
|
Emsworth Primary School
Victoria Road, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7LX |
1.87 miles |
|
Thorney Island Community Primary School
Thorney Island, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 8DJ |
1.98 miles |
|
Funtington Primary School
Heather Close, West Ashling, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8DR |
2.49 miles |
|
Bosham Primary School
Walton Lane, Bosham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8QF |
2.66 miles |
|
St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School
St Alban's Road, West Leigh, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2JX |
3.14 miles |
|
Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School
Prospect Lane, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5PE |
3.16 miles |
|
Fairfield Infant School
Fairfield Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1AY |
3.21 miles |
|
Bosmere Junior School
South Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1DA |
3.37 miles |
|
Oakwood School
Oakwood, Chichester, PO18 9AN |
3.48 miles |
|
Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School
Whichers Gate Road, Rowland's Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6BB |
3.58 miles |
|
Front Lawn Primary Academy
Broadmere Avenue, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5HX |
3.59 miles |
|
Trosnant Junior School
Stockheath Lane, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3BD |
3.66 miles |
|
Trosnant Infant School
Stockheath Lane, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3BD |
3.66 miles |
|
Bidbury Infant School
Fraser Road, Bedhampton, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3EF |
4.07 miles |
|
Bidbury Junior School
Fraser Road, Bedhampton, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3EF |
4.09 miles |
|
Riders Junior School
Kingsclere Avenue, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4RY |
4.1 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Bourne Community College
Park Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 8PJ |
0.49 miles |
|
Glenwood School
Washington Road, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7NN |
1.62 miles |
|
Warblington School
Southleigh Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2RR |
2.82 miles |
|
Havant Academy
Wakefords Way, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5JD |
3.49 miles |
|
Releasing Potential School
7 Kingscroft Court, Ridgway, Havant, PO9 1LS |
3.93 miles |
|
Park Community School
Middle Park Way, Leigh Park, Park Community School, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4BU |
4.46 miles |
|
Prospect School
Freeley Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4AQ |
4.63 miles |
|
The Hayling College
Church Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0NU |
4.63 miles |
|
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester
Westgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3HP |
4.72 miles |