Is Bramble Infant School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 12 February 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 38th of 45 primary schools in Portsmouth. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Bramble Infant School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at Bramble Infant School and Nursery starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Bramble Infant School and Nursery

Bramble Road, Southsea, PO4 0DT

Local ranking38th of 45 primary schools in Portsmouth

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

180

Capacity

2-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 12 February 2025.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 168
Boys: 76 (47%)
Girls: 86 (53%)
Capacity: 180 (90% full)
SEND: 8.9%
FSM Eligible: 16.1%
EAL: 35.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.2%
SEN Support: 7.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.6
Budget per Pupil: £13,471/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 57.5%
Asian Bangladeshi: 12.0%
White Other: 9.6%
Asian Indian: 6.0%
Mixed Other: 3.6%
Black African: 3.6%
Asian Other: 2.4%
Other: 1.8%

57.5%

White British

12.0%

Asian Bangladeshi

9.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02392828604

schooloffice@bramble.portsmouth.sch.uk

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Bramble Road

Southsea, South East

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Administrative

URN: 116182
UKPRN: 10074121
Establishment No.: 2637

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