Devonshire Infant School
URN: 116187 • Southsea PO4 0AG
Overview
- Name
- Devonshire Infant School
- URN
- 116187
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Arnold (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02392734902
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Francis Avenue, Southsea PO4 0AG
Summary
Devonshire Infant School is a community primary school located in Southsea, Portsmouth, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 7. With a current enrolment of 181 students and a capacity of 190, the school aims to provide a nurturing environment where every child is celebrated as an individual. The school’s vision focuses on fostering a love of learning and inspiring future success, emphasizing kindness, safety, and personal bests.
The curriculum at Devonshire Infant School is designed to be engaging and developmentally appropriate. It includes a structured overview for each year group, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education that promotes both academic and personal growth. The school encourages parental involvement, recognizing the importance of collaboration between home and school to support children's learning journeys.
Devonshire Infant School also prioritizes inclusivity and support for all students, including those with special educational needs. The school offers various resources and programs, such as breakfast clubs and e-safety guidance, to enhance the educational experience and ensure a safe, supportive community for families.
The curriculum at Devonshire Infant School is designed to be engaging and developmentally appropriate. It includes a structured overview for each year group, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education that promotes both academic and personal growth. The school encourages parental involvement, recognizing the importance of collaboration between home and school to support children's learning journeys.
Devonshire Infant School also prioritizes inclusivity and support for all students, including those with special educational needs. The school offers various resources and programs, such as breakfast clubs and e-safety guidance, to enhance the educational experience and ensure a safe, supportive community for families.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- SEND REPORT (sen)
- Calendar >> (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Year Groups (other)
- Inclusion Centre (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Policy page Cookie Control Link Icon (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Meon Infant School (73.4)
- Craneswater Junior School (63.4)
- Wimborne Junior School (63.0)
- Wimborne Infant School (62.0)
- Moorings Way Infant School (61.1)
Key details
- LA
- Portsmouth
- Age range
- 4 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 190
- Pupils
- 181
- Boys
- 94
- Girls
- 87
- FSM %
- 31.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 181 | 94 | 87 | 190 | 31.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 183 | 106 | 77 | 190 | 33.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 185 | 101 | 84 | 190 | 31.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 185 | 101 | 84 | 190 | 31.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 182 | 93 | 89 | 190 | 20.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 185 | 101 | 84 | 188 | 17.30 |
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