Manor Infant and Nursery School
79%
Capacity
258
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Manor Infant and Nursery School
Manor Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Portsmouth community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 258 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Manor Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Castle, it falls under Portsmouth local authority.
Manor Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 36 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Manor Infant and Nursery School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Tennis, Athletics, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Coding, Science Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Portsmouth, Manor Infant and Nursery School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Inverness Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 5QR |
| Headteacher | Helen Castle |
| Local Authority | Portsmouth |
| Number of Pupils | 258 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.0% |
| School Capacity | 258 / 326 (79% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
86
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Inverness Road, Portsmouth
Portsmouth, PO1 5QR
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