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Cumberland Infant School

Methuen Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 9HJ

Good

Inspected 6 December 2022

Good
Ofsted
Primary
Phase
4–7
Ages
176
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Cumberland Infant School

Cumberland Infant School is a community school in Southsea, Portsmouth, England, for pupils aged 4–7. It has 176 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022) rated it Good. 12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Portsmouth →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–7
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
176 / 180 (98%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
6 December 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

12.8%
Free school meals
10.5%
EAL
5.7%
SEN support
11.9%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

3.4%
Overall absence
3.3%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

6.26
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24
28.1
Pupils per teacher
↑ +6.0 vs 2023/24
12.4
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +4.0 vs 2023/24
£44,881
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 25% on leadership pay
↑ +£4,504 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,539
Spend per pupil
£7,775
Income per pupil
37%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Methuen Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 9HJ
Phone
02392733161
Headteacher
Rebecca Herbert

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cumberland Infant School?
Cumberland Infant School is a community school in Southsea, Portsmouth, England, for pupils aged 4–7.
How many pupils does Cumberland Infant School have?
Cumberland Infant School has 176 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Cumberland Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Cumberland Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022).
Where is Cumberland Infant School?
Cumberland Infant School is located at Methuen Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 9HJ.

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