Front Lawn Primary Academy
105%
Capacity
440
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Front Lawn Primary Academy
Front Lawn Primary Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Havant community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 440 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Kate Couldwell, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 787th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 23 in Havant.
Front Lawn Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 50 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
Front Lawn Primary Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Front Lawn Primary Academy include Dining Hall, Library, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Playing Fields.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Athletics, Netball, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Film Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 69.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Havant, Front Lawn Primary Academy is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Broadmere Avenue, Havant, Havant, PO9 5HX |
| Headteacher | Kate Couldwell |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 440 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 69.7% |
| School Capacity | 440 / 420 (105% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (85%)
787th of 13,686
Nationally
109th of 2,034
In South East
1st of 23
In Havant
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
85%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
85%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed50
89
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Front Lawn Primary Academy
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Contact Information
Broadmere Avenue, Havant
Havant, PO9 5HX
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