Meon Infant School, Southsea
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Meon Infant School excels at teaching children to read through highly trained staff and daily phonics lessons. The school creates a warm, welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and supported, and teachers have high expectations of all pupils from day one. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed and enriched with trips to places like aquariums, country parks and museums, giving pupils experiences they may not have had otherwise.
Key Strengths
- Highly effective daily phonics teaching and strong focus on reading, with most pupils becoming confident readers by the end of Year 2
- Warm, positive relationships between staff and pupils that foster a strong sense of belonging and support positive behaviour
- Well-designed and ambitious curriculum with well-trained teachers who deliver lessons with clarity
- Strong partnerships with parents and a growing sense of community
- Pupils benefit from enriching trips and experiences that broaden their understanding of the world
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, teachers do not always check effectively whether pupils have learned key knowledge, making it difficult to adapt teaching for those falling behind
- Need to refine processes for checking pupils' understanding across the wider curriculum to ensure they have grasped essential skills and knowledge before moving on
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the school creating an open culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported.
Extracurricular Activities
Aquarium visits, country park visits, museum visits, playground learning through play, lunch and playtime activities
Meon Infant School has improved significantly since its previous inspection and is now rated Good across all areas. The school prioritizes reading, creates a warm and supportive environment, and has a well-designed curriculum that meets pupils' needs.
At a Glance
33.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
34 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
26.3
Infant (KS1)
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
133 pupils
180 capacity
47 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Southsea
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Southsea
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(3)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.54269%
Overall absence
8.94309%
Persistent absence
123
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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