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Craneswater Junior School

Portsmouth, PO4 0PXPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#8,750
of 13,686 nationally

About Craneswater Junior School

Craneswater Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in Portsmouth, and it is currently oversubscribed. The school has 506 pupils on roll against a capacity of 480, which suggests strong local demand for places. Its intake reflects a higher-than-average level of disadvantage: 26.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 24%. This context matters when interpreting the school’s performance, as schools with higher FSM proportions often face additional challenges. The school is non-denominational and mixed, and its headteacher is David Jones. In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, carried out in 2013, the school was rated Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. A subsequent ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed that the school remains Good. This is a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2010, when it was rated Requires Improvement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSt Ronan's Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 0PX
HeadteacherDavid Jones
Local AuthorityPortsmouth
Number of Pupils506
Free School Meals (FSM)26.5%
School Capacity506 / 480 (105% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (16 Jun 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSensory RoomLibrarySports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningDramaFilm ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Craneswater Junior School

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