Southbourne Infant School
URN: 125875 • Emsworth PO10 8JX
Overview
- Name
- Southbourne Infant School
- URN
- 125875
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lucy Whiffin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01243372727
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- New Road, Emsworth PO10 8JX
Summary
Southbourne Infant School is a community primary school located in Emsworth, West Sussex, with a current enrolment of 176 pupils and a capacity of 180. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where children can embark on their educational journey. The ethos of the school is built around core values such as kindness, independence, responsibility, curiosity, and creativity, which aim to foster a love of learning and support the development of well-rounded individuals.
The school prioritises safeguarding and welfare, with a dedicated team led by the Headteacher, Mrs L Whiffin. Parents can reach out to the Designated Safeguarding Leads for any concerns regarding child safety. Southbourne Infant School also offers guided tours for prospective parents, providing an opportunity to learn more about the school's approach and community involvement.
Admissions for new pupils are managed through West Sussex and Hampshire County Councils, with specific application dates for those starting in September 2026. The school encourages families to engage with the admissions process and offers support for in-year applications depending on availability.
The school prioritises safeguarding and welfare, with a dedicated team led by the Headteacher, Mrs L Whiffin. Parents can reach out to the Designated Safeguarding Leads for any concerns regarding child safety. Southbourne Infant School also offers guided tours for prospective parents, providing an opportunity to learn more about the school's approach and community involvement.
Admissions for new pupils are managed through West Sussex and Hampshire County Councils, with specific application dates for those starting in September 2026. The school encourages families to engage with the admissions process and offers support for in-year applications depending on availability.
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Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 5 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 176
- Boys
- 102
- Girls
- 74
- FSM %
- 17.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 176 | 102 | 74 | 180 | 17.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 175 | 96 | 79 | 180 | 18.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 175 | 93 | 82 | 180 | 14.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 175 | 93 | 82 | 180 | 14.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 171 | 89 | 82 | 180 | 14.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 182 | 93 | 89 | 180 | 14.80 |
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