Meredith Infant School
URN: 116186 • Portsmouth PO2 7JB
Overview
- Name
- Meredith Infant School
- URN
- 116186
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lucy Carroll (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Portchester Road, Portsmouth PO2 7JB
Summary
Meredith Infant School is a community primary school located in Portsmouth, catering to a mixed-gender population of 248 pupils, with a capacity of 270. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for young learners, where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
The school offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to foster academic, social, and emotional development. With a focus on early years education, Meredith Infant School prioritises foundational skills in literacy and numeracy while also promoting creativity and critical thinking through a variety of engaging activities.
Supporting the local community is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with approximately 25.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting the diverse socio-economic background of the families it serves. The school strives to create strong partnerships with parents and the wider community to enhance the educational experience for all students. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The school offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to foster academic, social, and emotional development. With a focus on early years education, Meredith Infant School prioritises foundational skills in literacy and numeracy while also promoting creativity and critical thinking through a variety of engaging activities.
Supporting the local community is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with approximately 25.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting the diverse socio-economic background of the families it serves. The school strives to create strong partnerships with parents and the wider community to enhance the educational experience for all students. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
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Nearby alternatives
- College Park Infant School (75.3)
- Solent Junior School (66.9)
- Wimborne Primary School (66.1)
- Northern Parade Junior School (65.6)
- Solent Infant School (65.4)
Key details
- LA
- Portsmouth
- Age range
- 4 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 248
- Boys
- 112
- Girls
- 136
- FSM %
- 25.80
- Open date
- Close date
- 2019-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-02-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 248 | 112 | 136 | 270 | 25.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 248 | 112 | 136 | 270 | 25.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 248 | 112 | 136 | 270 | 25.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 248 | 112 | 136 | 270 | 25.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 248 | 112 | 136 | 270 | 25.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 248 | 112 | 136 | 270 | 25.80 |
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