Open State Primary Mixed

Devonshire Infant School

Francis Avenue, Southsea, PO4 0AG
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Devonshire Infant School
Southsea, PO4 0AG
181 Pupils
190 Capacity
4–7 Age Range
31.10% FSM %
94 Boys
87 Girls
About Devonshire Infant School

Devonshire Infant School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Southsea, Portsmouth, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–7 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 181 pupils on roll. School capacity: 190. Current headteacher: Rachel Arnold.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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 Central Southsea
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 No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10080436
URN 116187
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Kerry Stevens Chair of Governors 02/09/2022 10/08/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Deena Atkinson Governor 01/09/2019 01/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Zac Eyley Governor 27/03/2025 26/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Judith Fletcher-Brown Governor 16/10/2025 15/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Carly Goodson Governor 30/03/2025 30/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jane Griffin Governor 27/03/2025 26/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lindsay Harrison Governor 01/09/2019 01/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Selma Matthews Governor 01/09/2019 01/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Steve Morey Governor 01/09/2019 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sufia Sultana Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Devonshire Infant School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Southsea, Portsmouth.
Devonshire Infant School has 181 pupils, with a capacity of 190.
Devonshire Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 7.
The Headteacher at Devonshire Infant School is Mrs Rachel Arnold.
Devonshire Infant School is at Francis Avenue, Southsea, PO4 0AG, in the Portsmouth local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Devonshire Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Devonshire Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Arnold
Francis Avenue, Southsea, PO4 0AG
02392734902
www.devonshire.portsmouth.sch.uk
Location
PO4 0AG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 116187
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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