Bramble Infant School and Nursery, Southsea
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2019 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
20.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
58 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
27.8
Infant (KS1)
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
162 pupils
180 capacity
18 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Southsea
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Admissions Demand - Portsmouth
Places available
2,365
Applications
1,984
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Portsmouth (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.87418%
Overall absence
13.91304%
Persistent absence
115
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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