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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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