Open State Primary Mixed

Southsea Infant School

Collingwood Road, Southsea, PO5 2SR
171 Pupils
180 Capacity
4–7 Age Range
16.40% FSM %
83 Boys
88 Girls
About Southsea Infant School

Southsea Infant School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–7 based in Portsmouth, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 171 pupils on roll. School capacity: 180. Current headteacher: Rebecca Holmes.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Portsmouth or 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 St Jude
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 10080435
URN 116200
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
David Russell Chair of Governors 01/09/2020 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Sonia Turton Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/07/2021 N/A
Kate Aldous Governor 07/12/2020 06/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Tony Chafer Governor 01/09/2018 31/08/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Jane Edwards Governor 20/11/2023 19/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Rebecca Holmes Governor 01/01/2024 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Owen Kidd Governor 14/07/2025 13/07/2029 Elected by school staff
Lucy Morgan Governor 22/09/2025 21/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Amber Rogers Governor 20/11/2023 19/11/2027 Elected by parents
Heather Sanders Governor 23/05/2022 22/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Southsea Infant School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Southsea, Portsmouth.
Southsea Infant School has 171 pupils, with a capacity of 180.
Southsea Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 7.
The Headteacher at Southsea Infant School is Mrs Rebecca Holmes.
Southsea Infant School is at Collingwood Road, Southsea, PO5 2SR, in the Portsmouth local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Southsea Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Southsea Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Holmes
Collingwood Road, Southsea, PO5 2SR
Location
Quick Summary
URN 116200
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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