Best Primary Schools in Portsmouth
55 primary schools found
Key Facts
- Portsmouth has 55 primary schools, accounting for 33.1% of all schools in the area, with a total of 18,688 pupils.
- 83.3% of Portsmouth primary schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 29 Good out of 36 inspected.
- In Portsmouth, 32.0% of primary school pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.9% have English as an additional language.
- Portsmouth primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.21, spend £8,457 per pupil, and have a KS2 expected standard rate of 51.4%.
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Mayville High School
Southsea, PO5 2PE
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils458
P/T Ratio–
Portsmouth High School GDST
PO5 3EQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils463
P/T Ratio–
The Portsmouth Grammar School
Portsmouth, PO1 2LN
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,142
P/T Ratio–
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Redwood Park Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Portsmouth, PO6 2RY
Academy · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence10.9%
Pupils165
P/T Ratio7.8
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The Wymering School
Portsmouth, PO6 3YB
Primary · Ages 9–16
KS2 Expected0%
Absence22.1%
Pupils73
P/T Ratio5.6
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Madani Academy
Portsmouth, PO1 4JZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils57
P/T Ratio–
Westover Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Portsmouth, PO3 6NS
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected56%
Absence5.0%
Pupils229
P/T Ratio22.6
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Portsmouth, PO2 9AX
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence3.5%
Pupils319
P/T Ratio21.3
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
Ofsted
Good
Portsmouth, PO2 0NT
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.3%
Pupils343
P/T Ratio19.9
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Portsmouth, PO1 1PX
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence3.3%
Pupils234
P/T Ratio18.1
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Portsmouth, PO1 5BG
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence6.7%
Pupils207
P/T Ratio15.7
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Cumberland Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Southsea, PO4 9HJ
State · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence3.7%
Pupils176
P/T Ratio28.1
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Portsmouth, PO1 4PN
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence5.4%
Pupils448
P/T Ratio22.7
Solent Infant School
Portsmouth, PO6 1DH
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.7%
Pupils265
P/T Ratio22.1
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Portsmouth, PO1 3BN
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected43%
Absence5.5%
Pupils303
P/T Ratio16.0
Manor Infant and Nursery School
Ofsted
Good
Portsmouth, PO1 5QR
State · Primary · Ages 2–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.3%
Pupils258
P/T Ratio26.8
Meon Infant School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Southsea, PO4 8NT
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence3.9%
Pupils158
P/T Ratio19.8
Moorings Way Infant School
Southsea, PO4 8YJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.2%
Pupils127
P/T Ratio12.8
Portsdown Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Portsmouth, PO6 3JL
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected31%
Absence5.7%
Pupils354
P/T Ratio18.0
Stamshaw Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Portsmouth, PO2 8QH
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected31%
Absence5.3%
Pupils282
P/T Ratio24.3
Court Lane Infant Academy
Portsmouth, PO6 2PP
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.9%
Pupils350
P/T Ratio22.2
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 56 primary schools in Portsmouth, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Portsmouth | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 83% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 51% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 15% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,457 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.