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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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