Devonshire Infant School
Community schoolPrimaryAges 4–7Mixed
Francis Avenue, Southsea, PO4 0AG
Headteacher · Mrs Rachel Arnold
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Key facts
Pupils171Capacity 190
OfstedReport cardInspected 19 May 2026
Free school meals28.1%
SEN provisionSEN unit
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 19 May 2026.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Portsmouth council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in PortsmouthNearby schools for the same ages
- Bramble Infant School and Nursery0.2 mi
- Wimborne Primary School0.4 mi
- Cumberland Infant School0.4 mi
- Penbridge Infant School0.4 mi
- Southsea Infant School0.6 mi