Devonshire Infant School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Devonshire Infant School
Address: Francis Avenue
Town/City: Southsea
County: Hampshire
Postcode: PO4 0AG
Telephone Number: 02 3927 4902
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-7)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Arnold
Capacity: 190
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 171 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.1%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 116187
DfE Number: 851/2648
UKPRN: 10080436
UPRN: 1775029689
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Portsmouth (E06000044)
Constituency: Portsmouth South (E14001432)
Electoral Ward: Central Southsea (E05002442)

Easting & Northing: 465643E, 99642N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 47' 35.78" N 1° 4' 11.65" W
Plus Code: 9C2WQWVJ+82

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Deena Maria Atkinson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mr Zac Eyley - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2029.
  • Mrs Judith Fletcher-Brown - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2029.
  • Carly Goodson - Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2029.
  • Ms Jane Griffin - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2029.
  • Mrs Lindsay Harrison - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mrs Selma Elizabeth Matthews - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Mr Steve Morey - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Kerry Stevens - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 September 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 August 2026.
  • Mrs Sufia Sultana - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.