Southbourne Junior School
URN: 125878 • Emsworth PO10 8JX
Overview
- Name
- Southbourne Junior School
- URN
- 125878
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Gasser (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01243375878
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- New Road, Emsworth PO10 8JX
Summary
Southbourne Junior School is a community primary school located in Emsworth, West Sussex, catering to children aged 7 to 11. With a current enrolment of 225 pupils and a capacity of 240, the school promotes a nurturing environment focused on lifelong learning. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its values of Perseverance, Respect, Independence, Discovery, and Enthusiasm (P.R.I.D.E.), which guide both academic and personal development.
The school is committed to safeguarding and has a dedicated team led by the Headteacher, Mrs L Gasser. Parents are encouraged to actively participate in school life through various activities, including trips and fundraising events organized by the joint PTA with the adjacent infant school. Strong community ties are maintained with local organisations, including St John's Church and residential homes.
Admissions are managed by the Local Authority, with a Pupil Admission Number of 60 for each year group. Prospective parents are invited to visit the school to meet staff and learn more about the curriculum and support available for students. Applications for Year 3 are typically processed in January, with late applications considered afterward.
The school is committed to safeguarding and has a dedicated team led by the Headteacher, Mrs L Gasser. Parents are encouraged to actively participate in school life through various activities, including trips and fundraising events organized by the joint PTA with the adjacent infant school. Strong community ties are maintained with local organisations, including St John's Church and residential homes.
Admissions are managed by the Local Authority, with a Pupil Admission Number of 60 for each year group. Prospective parents are invited to visit the school to meet staff and learn more about the curriculum and support available for students. Applications for Year 3 are typically processed in January, with late applications considered afterward.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Documents (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 225
- Boys
- 118
- Girls
- 107
- FSM %
- 18.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 225 | 118 | 107 | 240 | 18.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 236 | 122 | 114 | 240 | 19.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 232 | 122 | 110 | 240 | 15.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 232 | 122 | 110 | 240 | 15.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 233 | 117 | 116 | 240 | 11.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 234 | 117 | 117 | 240 | 7.70 |
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