Moorings Way Infant School
URN: 144582 • Southsea PO4 8YJ
Overview
- Name
- Moorings Way Infant School
- URN
- 144582
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sara Paine (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 03333602170
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Moorings Way, Southsea PO4 8YJ
Summary
Moorings Way Infant School, located in Southsea, Portsmouth, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 127 pupils, with a capacity of 135. The school is part of the Meon Way Federation, which includes Meon Infant and Meon Junior Schools, fostering a collaborative approach to education. The school’s ethos, encapsulated in the motto “Be Your Best Self,” emphasizes the importance of recognizing each child's uniqueness and supporting their individual learning journeys.
The curriculum at Moorings Way is designed to be engaging and interactive, focusing on foundational skills in literacy and numeracy while also incorporating a range of subjects such as art, science, and physical education. The school boasts expansive outdoor spaces that enhance learning opportunities, including gardening and connections with Beach and Forest Schools, promoting both academic and social development.
Moorings Way values strong partnerships with parents and the local community, believing that collaboration is key to student success. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where every child can thrive, ensuring a smooth transition to Meon Junior School and beyond.
The curriculum at Moorings Way is designed to be engaging and interactive, focusing on foundational skills in literacy and numeracy while also incorporating a range of subjects such as art, science, and physical education. The school boasts expansive outdoor spaces that enhance learning opportunities, including gardening and connections with Beach and Forest Schools, promoting both academic and social development.
Moorings Way values strong partnerships with parents and the local community, believing that collaboration is key to student success. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where every child can thrive, ensuring a smooth transition to Meon Junior School and beyond.
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Nearby alternatives
- Meon Infant School (73.4)
- Craneswater Junior School (63.4)
- Wimborne Junior School (63.0)
- Wimborne Infant School (62.0)
- Moorings Way Infant School (61.1)
Key details
- LA
- Portsmouth
- Age range
- 4 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 135
- Pupils
- 127
- Boys
- 78
- Girls
- 49
- FSM %
- 17.30
- Open date
- 2017-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 127 | 78 | 49 | 135 | 17.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 121 | 69 | 52 | 180 | 16.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 151 | 72 | 79 | 180 | 25.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 151 | 72 | 79 | 180 | 25.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 167 | 78 | 89 | 180 | 26.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 156 | 75 | 81 | 140 | 17.30 |
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