Penbridge Infant School & Nursery

URN: 145659 • Portsmouth PO1 5BG

Overview

Name
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
URN
145659
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
58.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Anna Webb (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
03333602185
Website
Visit
Address
Lincoln Road, Portsmouth PO1 5BG

Summary

Penbridge Infant School & Nursery, located in Portsmouth, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 207 pupils, out of a capacity of 238. The school is part of the Thinking School Academy Trust, which emphasizes a cognitive approach to education. This approach incorporates strategies such as Thinking Hats and Maps to enhance memory and retrieval skills, helping students make connections across different subjects.

The school's ethos, encapsulated in the motto "Love Learning for Life," focuses on fostering a lifelong love of learning. Penbridge promotes six core values: respect, kindness, ambition, resilience, independence, and collaboration. These values are integrated into the curriculum, which aims to engage students' natural curiosity while providing appropriate challenges.

Penbridge also prioritises community involvement and support, offering workshops for parents and engaging in local educational trips, such as visits to the SeaCity Museum. The school has recently been awarded the Silver Artsmark for its commitment to a vibrant arts education, reflecting its dedication to a well-rounded curriculum.

Key details

LA
Portsmouth
Age range
2 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
238
Pupils
207
Boys
114
Girls
93
FSM %
25.10
Open date
2018-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-09-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 207 114 93 238 25.10
2024-09-11 221 121 100 238 21.00
2023-09-11 209 105 104 238 36.80
2022-09-11 209 105 104 238 36.80
2021-09-11 199 99 100 320 42.70
2020-09-11 220 109 111 320 33.20

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