King's Academy College Park (Infant)
95%
Capacity
343
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About King's Academy College Park (Infant)
King's Academy College Park (Infant) is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Portsmouth community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 343 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 360 places).
Ofsted has rated King's Academy College Park (Infant) "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Carlyle, it falls under Portsmouth local authority.
King's Academy College Park (Infant) is a popular choice with families — it received 194 applications for 81 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 80 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at King's Academy College Park (Infant) include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Athletics, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Film Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Portsmouth, King's Academy College Park (Infant) 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 | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Crofton Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO2 0NT |
| Headteacher | Rachel Carlyle |
| Local Authority | Portsmouth |
| Number of Pupils | 343 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.7% |
| School Capacity | 343 / 360 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed81
194
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
80 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Crofton Road, Portsmouth
Portsmouth, PO2 0NT
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