Moorings Way Infant School
94%
Capacity
127
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Moorings Way Infant School
Moorings Way Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Portsmouth community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 127 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 135 places).
Ofsted has rated Moorings Way Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sara Paine, it falls under Portsmouth local authority.
Moorings Way Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 105 applications for 44 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Moorings Way Infant School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Swimming, Cricket, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Art Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Portsmouth, Moorings Way Infant 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 | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Moorings Way, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 8YJ |
| Headteacher | Sara Paine |
| Local Authority | Portsmouth |
| Number of Pupils | 127 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.3% |
| School Capacity | 127 / 135 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2011. 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
105
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Moorings Way, Southsea
Portsmouth, PO4 8YJ
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