Moorings Way Infant School
Academy converter primary school in Southsea (Portsmouth).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Moorings Way Infant School offers a beautiful and natural environment for children to thrive within the city of Portsmouth. We believe the foundations of a child's education are laid during these early years and it is therefore crucial that every child feels successful, valued and safe at school. At Moorings Way, we have high expectations for every child.
We believe that every lesson matters, which is why they are delivered to our pupils in an interactive and engaging way, focused on motivating pupils to think and learn. Our expansive outdoor space allows us to enrich our curriculum offer.
We can provide opportunities for growing and producing our own fruit and vegetables, links with Beach and Forest Schools, field sports and areas for children to develop friendships and play in a natural environment. The joint work of the Meon Way Federation ensures a smooth transition into Meon Junior school and builds on our strong sense of togetherness.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Karate
- Music
- Netball
- Stem
- Thinking Schools
- Forest School
- Restorative Practice
Key facts
- URN
- 144582
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Constituency
- Portsmouth North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2017
Governing body (10 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Matthew Fleet | Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Gena Dansey | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Deborah Van Der Broek | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Samuel Poole | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Hayley Garty | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Claire Anstey | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Sarah Huckfield | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Sara Paine | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Matthew Fleet | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Ann Simmons | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 | |
| Ms Rachel Thripp Former | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Steve Bayliss Former | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record