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Beacon View Primary Academy

Portsmouth, PO6 3PSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jul 2025
KS2 Results
36%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
#12,920
of 13,686 nationally

About Beacon View Primary Academy

Beacon View Primary Academy sits within the Portsmouth local authority, a primary school that, according to the most recent data, ranks 29th out of 32 schools of its type in the area. This places it in the bottom half of local primaries, with a ranking score of 36 based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The top-performing peers in Portsmouth include Ark Ayrton Primary Academy, Langstone Primary Academy and Penbridge Junior School, all of which hold higher ranking scores. The school is led by headteacher Catherine Williams and serves 277 pupils against a capacity of 459, meaning there is room for growth. It is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it offers nursery provision. A notably high 58.1 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average and gives important context to the school's academic profile.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAllaway Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO6 3PS
HeadteacherCatherine Williams
Local AuthorityPortsmouth
Number of Pupils277
Free School Meals (FSM)58.1%
School Capacity277 / 459 (60% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Jul 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallPlaying FieldsICT SuiteLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisNetballAthleticsDanceGymnasticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

After-school care

15:15-17:00

Source: beaconviewprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beacon View Primary Academy

Beacon View Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.