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Southsea Infant School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Southsea Infant School is a community primary school in Southsea, Portsmouth , serving pupils aged 4–7, with 171 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

171

Pupils

180

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Southsea Infant School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Southsea 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.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Southsea Infant School — School Information

Full address
Collingwood Road, Southsea, PO5 2SR
Local authority
Portsmouth
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–7 years
Free school meals
16.4% of pupils
DfE URN
116200

Other Primary Schools in Southsea

If Southsea Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southsea are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Southsea Infant School

Is Southsea Infant School oversubscribed?

Southsea Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 180 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Southsea Infant School?

Admission to Southsea 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 Southsea Infant School cover?

Southsea 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 Southsea Infant School?

Southsea Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.