Cumberland Infant School
URN: 116192 • Southsea PO4 9HJ
Overview
- Name
- Cumberland Infant School
- URN
- 116192
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Herbert (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02392733161
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Methuen Road, Southsea PO4 9HJ
Summary
Cumberland Infant School, located in Southsea, Portsmouth, is a community primary school catering to 176 pupils, with a capacity for 180. The school operates a mixed-gender environment and aims to provide a safe, happy, and nurturing atmosphere where children can develop their skills and confidence. The school day runs from 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM, offering a total of 32 hours and 30 minutes of education each week.
The curriculum at Cumberland focuses on inspiring a love for learning through engaging activities and a strong emphasis on values. The school offers various clubs, including football, choir, and gardening, encouraging students to explore their interests outside the classroom. Additionally, the school supports pupils with special educational needs and promotes mental health and well-being through various initiatives.
Cumberland Infant School fosters a sense of community through events such as fundraising activities, seasonal performances, and partnerships with local organisations. Parents are encouraged to participate in school life, enhancing the collaborative environment that benefits both students and their families.
The curriculum at Cumberland focuses on inspiring a love for learning through engaging activities and a strong emphasis on values. The school offers various clubs, including football, choir, and gardening, encouraging students to explore their interests outside the classroom. Additionally, the school supports pupils with special educational needs and promotes mental health and well-being through various initiatives.
Cumberland Infant School fosters a sense of community through events such as fundraising activities, seasonal performances, and partnerships with local organisations. Parents are encouraged to participate in school life, enhancing the collaborative environment that benefits both students and their families.
Useful links
- Administer Site (other)
- here (other)
- here (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (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
- 180
- Pupils
- 176
- Boys
- 101
- Girls
- 75
- FSM %
- 11.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 176 | 101 | 75 | 180 | 11.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 177 | 101 | 76 | 180 | 13.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 177 | 101 | 76 | 180 | 16.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 177 | 101 | 76 | 180 | 16.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 172 | 92 | 80 | 180 | 15.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 177 | 87 | 90 | 180 | 14.70 |
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