Southbourne Infant School, Emsworth

In its own words: "Southbourne Infant School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment."

The school runs after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 43 families put Southbourne Infant School as their first choice and 98 named it as one of their preferences, for 46 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Southbourne Infant School are Southbourne Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 65% reading, 69% maths); Chidham Parochial Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 83% maths); Westbourne Primary School (1.5 miles); and Westbourne Primary School (1.5 miles, Requires improvement, 64% reading, 64% maths).

15.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 25 pupils (14.2%) received SEN support and 3 (1.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Southbourne Rail Station, about 240 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Southbourne Railway Station (adjacent), 160 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 37 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).

In 2024/25, Southbourne Infant School issued 20 suspensions, 11.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.