Open State Primary Mixed

Southbourne Infant School

New Road, Emsworth, PO10 8JX
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Southbourne Infant School
Emsworth, PO10 8JX
176 Pupils
180 Capacity
5–7 Age Range
17.60% FSM %
102 Boys
74 Girls
About Southbourne Infant School

Southbourne Infant School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Emsworth, West Sussex, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 5–7 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 176 pupils on roll. School capacity: 180. Current headteacher: Lucy Whiffin.

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 West Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Chichester
Parliamentary Constituency Chichester
Ward Southbourne
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 10071974
URN 125875
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David James Chair of Governors 01/10/2025 30/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Raymond Watson Chair of Governors 27/09/2023 29/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Krishan Adams Governor 01/10/2025 30/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lucy Ansley Governor 11/11/2025 10/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr David Boyson Governor 25/11/2025 24/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Liam Davis Governor 30/09/2025 29/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carina Dobbs Governor 27/11/2024 26/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amy Griffiths Governor 26/11/2024 25/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr David James Governor 28/06/2023 01/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Thomas Lawler Governor 14/07/2022 13/07/2025 Elected by parents
Miss Ciara O'Dea Governor 27/11/2024 30/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Linda Sherlock Governor 22/09/2022 21/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Southbourne Junior School
0 km • Emsworth
Other
Bourne Community College
0.78 km • Emsworth
Other
Chidham Parochial Primary School
2.32 km • Chichester
Other
Westbourne Primary School
2.46 km • Emsworth
Other
Glenwood School
2.61 km • Emsworth
Other
St James Church of England Controlled Primary School
2.65 km • Emsworth
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Southbourne Infant School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Emsworth, West Sussex.
Southbourne Infant School has 176 pupils, with a capacity of 180.
Southbourne Infant School caters for pupils aged 5 to 7.
The Headteacher at Southbourne Infant School is Mrs Lucy Whiffin.
Southbourne Infant School is at New Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, PO10 8JX, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Southbourne Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Southbourne Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lucy Whiffin
New Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, PO10 8JX
01243372727
www.southbourneinfants.co.uk
Location
PO10 8JX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 125875
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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