Open State Primary Mixed

Cumberland Infant School

Methuen Road, Southsea, PO4 9HJ
176 Pupils
180 Capacity
4–7 Age Range
11.90% FSM %
101 Boys
75 Girls
About Cumberland Infant School

Located in Southsea (PO4 9HJ), Cumberland Infant School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–7 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Portsmouth.

It has 176 pupils on roll. School capacity: 180. Current headteacher: Rebecca Herbert.

Data for Cumberland Infant School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Portsmouth
Region South East
Administrative District Portsmouth
Parliamentary Constituency Portsmouth South
Ward Milton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10074119
URN 116192
Data Last Updated 11-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Heather Chadbourn Chair of Governors 14/10/2021 13/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Susan Brown Governor 11/10/2018 13/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Yvonne Davis Governor 02/07/2024 01/07/2028 Appointed by LA
Mrs Clare Hall Governor 07/07/2022 07/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Herbert Governor 01/09/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Michelle Juchau Governor 25/03/2021 25/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Carys Reckless Governor 21/11/2023 21/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jenny Watkins Governor 25/03/2021 25/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Winter Governor 28/09/2023 28/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Andrea Wright Governor 25/03/2021 25/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Cumberland Infant School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Southsea, Portsmouth.
Cumberland Infant School has 176 pupils, with a capacity of 180.
Cumberland Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 7.
The Headteacher at Cumberland Infant School is Mrs Rebecca Herbert.
Cumberland Infant School is at Methuen Road, Southsea, PO4 9HJ, in the Portsmouth local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Cumberland Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Cumberland Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Herbert
Methuen Road, Southsea, PO4 9HJ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 116192
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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