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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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