Solent Infant School
Evelegh Road, Farlington, Portsmouth, PO6 1DHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Solent Infant School is a primary school in Portsmouth for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 65 schools in Portsmouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2010.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 November 2010, report published 24 November 2010
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 May 2025
At Solent Infant School, pupils make lots of friends. They are safe and happy. This is because the school's values, which include friendship, respect and responsibility, are demonstrated daily. Pupils benefit greatly from a range of initiatives that help to support their social, emotional and mental health. They know that a trusted adult will help them if they have a concern. The school puts the needs of pupils from more disadvantaged and vulnerable groups, including young carers and pupils from service families, at the forefront of their thinking. The school has high academic ambitions for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning. They develop their reading and mathematical knowledge well. Pupils apply what they learn across a broad range of subjects. Children in the early years explore and embed what they learn through meaningful activities both inside and outside the classroom. Pupils' behaviour is excellent. This is because the school's expectations are clear and consistently reinforced. Pupils wholeheartedly enjoy the carefully designed enrichment offer provided to them. Rich and meaningful experiences permeate all aspects of the curriculum. For example, pupils recall their learning from school trips as if they happened yesterday, such as to local historic landmarks.
Pupil numbers and mix
269 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Solent Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solent Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Morelands Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Court Lane Junior Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Court Lane Infant Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Highbury Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DE CURCI TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lucy Wilby
- Phone
- 02392371073
- Address
- Evelegh Road, Farlington, Portsmouth, PO6 1DH
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- URN
- 144189
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.