Moorings Way Infant School
Academy converterPrimaryAges 4–7Mixed
Moorings Way, Milton, Southsea, PO4 8YJ
Headteacher · Mrs Sara Paine
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Key facts
Pupils116Capacity 135
OfstedReport cardInspected 13 January 2026
TrustThe Thinking Schools Academy Trust
Free school meals17.2%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 13 January 2026.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong 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 PortsmouthHow places were given for September 2026
Oversubscribed: 103 applications for 30 places.
Places30
Applications103
Considered35
Furthest distance offered0.356 miles
Last places offered: Distance: 0.356 miles.
Applications include all preferences. Considered is the number still applying after children were offered a school they ranked higher. Distance only decides places after higher priorities such as looked-after children, siblings and catchment, and changes every year, so these figures are a guide, not a guarantee.
Admissions rules and how to apply in PortsmouthSource: Portsmouth City Council, allocation breakdown in the 2027/28 admissions booklet, pages 77 to 84 (PDF). Figures are as published by the council.
Nearby schools for the same ages
- Meon Infant School0.5 mi
- Langstone Primary Academy0.5 mi
- Milton Park Primary School0.7 mi
- Westover Primary School0.7 mi
- Wimborne Primary School0.8 mi