High Down Infant School
URN: 143284 • Portishead BS20 6DY
Overview
- Name
- High Down Infant School
- URN
- 143284
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andreya Cowan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01275843969
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Down Road, Portishead BS20 6DY
Summary
High Down Infant School, located in Portishead, North Somerset, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 214 pupils and a capacity for 300. The school is part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and personally. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, "Believing, Achieving, Learning for Life," which reflects its dedication to instilling a lifelong passion for learning in its students.
The curriculum at High Down Infant School is designed to be fun, active, and creative, ensuring that children are engaged and motivated in their learning. The school places a strong emphasis on developing new skills and providing opportunities for challenges that promote growth. In addition to academic pursuits, the school values the importance of social and emotional development, aiming to support each child's individual journey.
High Down Infant School also offers a nursery program, with places still available for interested families. The school encourages community involvement and communication, providing various ways for parents to connect and engage with the school’s activities and initiatives. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at High Down Infant School is designed to be fun, active, and creative, ensuring that children are engaged and motivated in their learning. The school places a strong emphasis on developing new skills and providing opportunities for challenges that promote growth. In addition to academic pursuits, the school values the importance of social and emotional development, aiming to support each child's individual journey.
High Down Infant School also offers a nursery program, with places still available for interested families. The school encourages community involvement and communication, providing various ways for parents to connect and engage with the school’s activities and initiatives. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
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- Governors (governance)
- Register of Business Interests (governance)
- Staff (governance)
- Vacancies (governance)
- SEN, Learning Mentors and Pastoral Support (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Galleries (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- St Peter's Church of England Primary School (77.1)
- High Down Infant School (70.2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (61.6)
- Portishead Primary School (60.2)
- Portishead Primary School (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- North Somerset
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 214
- Boys
- 108
- Girls
- 106
- FSM %
- 4.20
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 214 | 108 | 106 | 300 | 4.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 252 | 140 | 112 | 300 | 5.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 299 | 174 | 125 | 300 | 6.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 299 | 174 | 125 | 300 | 6.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 287 | 169 | 118 | 300 | 7.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 298 | 158 | 140 | 300 | 6.90 |
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