Stamshaw Infant Academy
North End Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8NWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stamshaw Infant Academy 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 December 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 December 2014, report published 8 January 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 September 2023
Pupils flourish at Stamshaw Infants. The tangible family ethos means that pupils love coming to school and feel safe. They appreciate the high levels of care staff provide them. The school values of 'self-belief, respect, teamwork, creativity and success' are evident in pupils' everyday experiences. Pupils' conduct is exemplary. They are rightly proud of their school and embody leaders' high expectations of them. Children in the early years get off to a great start, settling quickly and learning school routines. Breaktimes are busy and pupils enjoy the range of equipment on the playground, which encourages them to be active. Incidents of unkindness are extremely rare. Pupils are kind and considerate of each other. They are quick to praise their peers and delight in the accomplishment of others. The school provides a variety of clubs that develop children's interests, and these are well attended by all. Pupils enjoy their subjects, which they find stimulating and exciting. Visits, such as to Arundel Castle and Portsmouth Dockyard, help bring learning to life. Parents are unanimously happy with the experiences their children are provided with. One parent, summing up the views of many, said this school was full of 'ever smiling and welcoming teachers'.
What the school should improve
- In a few foundation subjects, the school has not defined the most important knowledge that pupils must remember. As a result, pupils do not recall their prior learning as well as they could in these subjects. The school should ensure that pupils get sufficient chance to revisit vital learning, so that they retain and build on it over time.
Pupil numbers and mix
262 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Stamshaw Infant Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Stamshaw Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER (MULTI) ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jo Cooper
- Phone
- 02392661192
- Address
- North End Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8NW
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- URN
- 146888
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.