King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)
68%
Capacity
245
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)
King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Portsmouth community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 245 pupils on roll, operating at 68% capacity.
Ofsted has rated King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kathryn Wilden, it falls under Portsmouth local authority.
King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) is a popular choice with families — it received 140 applications for 79 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 72 were first-preference applications.
King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 78% recommending the school (46 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) include Sensory Room, Library, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Cricket, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Portsmouth, King's Academy Northern Parade (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 | Kipling Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO2 9NJ |
| Headteacher | Kathryn Wilden |
| Local Authority | Portsmouth |
| Number of Pupils | 245 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.3% |
| School Capacity | 245 / 360 (68% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Sept 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
46 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed79
140
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
72 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kipling Road, Portsmouth
Portsmouth, PO2 9NJ
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