Cumberland Infant School Catchment Area
Cumberland Infant School is a community primary school in Southsea, Portsmouth , serving pupils aged 4–7, with 176 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–7
Age range
176
Pupils
180
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Cumberland Infant School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Cumberland Infant School is set by Portsmouth and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Portsmouth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Portsmouth catchment area documents →Cumberland Infant School — School Information
- Full address
- Methuen Road, Southsea, PO4 9HJ
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–7 years
- Free school meals
- 11.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 116192
Other Primary Schools in Southsea
If Cumberland Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southsea are the next closest alternatives.
Bramble Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · PO4 0DT
Devonshire Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · PO4 0AG
Southsea Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · PO5 2SR
Fernhurst Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · PO4 0AG
Craneswater Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · PO4 0PX
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PO5 2RG
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cumberland Infant School
Is Cumberland Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
Cumberland Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 180 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Cumberland Infant School? ▾
Admission to Cumberland Infant School is managed by Portsmouth. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Cumberland Infant School cover? ▾
Cumberland Infant School is a primary school in Southsea, Portsmouth, serving pupils aged 4–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Cumberland Infant School? ▾
Cumberland Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.