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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Portsmouth, PO2 9AXPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 39 places
Ranking
#7,964
of 13,686 nationally

About Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School in Portsmouth is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 11, currently accommodating 319 children against a capacity of 315 — effectively full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools (around 14%) and suggests a slightly more disadvantaged intake than the typical English primary. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 85 applications for 39 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.18. Of those, 34 were first-preference applications, and all 34 received offers — meaning that while the school is popular, securing a place as a first preference is realistic. The school’s religious character as Roman Catholic likely shapes its admissions criteria, so families with a faith connection may find it easier to gain a place.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressGladys Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO2 9AX
HeadteacherUrsula Clark
Local AuthorityPortsmouth
Number of Pupils319
Free School Meals (FSM)17.2%
School Capacity319 / 315 (101% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolArt StudiosSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketFootballNetballTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirArt ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:30

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: corpuschristi.portsmouth.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.