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Penbridge Infant School & Nursery

Portsmouth, PO1 5BGPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 54 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Penbridge Infant School & Nursery

Penbridge Infant School & Nursery is a popular choice among Portsmouth families, and the numbers back that up. For entry in the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 108 applications for just 54 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2:1. Of those applications, 47 were first-preference choices, and all 47 of those families were offered a place. That suggests a strong local reputation, even if the school doesn't publish a formal parent-view survey percentage. The school is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary for children aged 2 to 7, led by headteacher Anna Webb. It also has a nursery provision, which is a practical bonus for families with younger siblings. With 207 pupils on roll against a capacity of 238, there is some headroom, but the high application numbers mean it's worth getting your application in early if you're in the catchment area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLincoln Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 5BG
HeadteacherAnna Webb
Local AuthorityPortsmouth
Number of Pupils207
Free School Meals (FSM)25.1%
School Capacity207 / 238 (87% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 Sept 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallMusic RoomsLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballAthleticsTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubBook ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySEN Unit

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: penbridgeschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Penbridge Infant School & Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.