Located in Emsworth, Southbourne Infant School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Southbourne Infant School currently has around 176 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58% boys and 42% girls. Around 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.2%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: New Road, Emsworth, PO10 8JX
Website: www.southbourneinfants.co.uk
Telephone: 01243372727
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: West Sussex
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Lucy Whiffin
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 125875

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 20/03/2018

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 7
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 180
Number of Pupils: 176
Number of Boys: 102
Number of Girls: 74

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British89.20%157
Gypsy/Roma3.40%6
Unclassified2.30%4
Other White2.30%4
White and Asian1.10%2
White and Black Caribbean0.60%1
White and Black African0.60%1
Other Asian0.60%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Southbourne Infant School
New Road , Southbourne PO10 8JX
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Southbourne Junior School
New Road , Southbourne PO10 8JX
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Chidham Parochial Primary School
Chidham Lane , Chidham PO18 8TH
3out of 4 2,532 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Westbourne Primary School
River Street , Westbourne PO10 8TG
- not rated 2,688 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Emsworth First School
Washington Road , PO10 7NN
- not rated 2,782 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bourne Community College
Park Road , Southbourne PO10 8PJ
3out of 4 853 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Glenwood School
Washington Road , PO10 7NN
3out of 4 2,843 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.