Meon Infant School
URN: 146135 • Southsea PO4 8NT
Overview
- Name
- Meon Infant School
- URN
- 146135
- 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
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 43.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sara Paine (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 03333602170
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shelford Road, Southsea PO4 8NT
Summary
Meon Infant School, located in Southsea, Portsmouth, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 158 pupils, with a capacity for 180. The school is part of the Meon Way Federation, which includes Moorings Way Infant School and Meon Junior School. The federation is committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment where every child is encouraged to "Be Your Best Self," recognising their individual strengths and needs.
The curriculum at Meon Infant School is designed to engage students through interactive lessons, focusing on core subjects such as Phonics, English, and Maths, alongside foundation subjects like Art, History, and Science. The school places a strong emphasis on early education, ensuring that children feel valued and safe while developing essential skills for future learning.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with strong partnerships between parents and staff aimed at enhancing student success. The school also prioritises support for children with special educational needs, ensuring that all pupils have the opportunity to thrive in a nurturing environment.
The curriculum at Meon Infant School is designed to engage students through interactive lessons, focusing on core subjects such as Phonics, English, and Maths, alongside foundation subjects like Art, History, and Science. The school places a strong emphasis on early education, ensuring that children feel valued and safe while developing essential skills for future learning.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with strong partnerships between parents and staff aimed at enhancing student success. The school also prioritises support for children with special educational needs, ensuring that all pupils have the opportunity to thrive in a nurturing environment.
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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
- 180
- Pupils
- 158
- Boys
- 87
- Girls
- 71
- FSM %
- 29.70
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 158 | 87 | 71 | 180 | 29.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 171 | 96 | 75 | 180 | 26.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 180 | 87 | 93 | 180 | 18.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 180 | 87 | 93 | 180 | 18.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 178 | 93 | 85 | 180 | 19.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 175 | 99 | 76 | 180 | 14.30 |
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