Langstone Primary Academy

About Langstone Primary Academy

Langstone Primary Academy’s headline metrics put it well ahead of the Portsmouth average for primary schools. In the 2023/24 KS2 results, 70% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of just 53%. That’s a 17-point gap, placing Langstone second out of 45 primary schools in Portsmouth and inside the top 50 nationally on this measure. The school also outperforms the LA on individual subjects: 80% hit the expected standard in reading, 78% in writing and 76% in maths, while the LA averages for those subjects are not published but the combined figure tells the story. At the higher standard, 8% of pupils achieved in all three subjects, with 30% reaching that level in reading and 22% in maths. These are strong results for a state primary, especially given that 28.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a proportion above the national average.

The school’s Ofsted record shows a clear improvement trajectory. In its most recent graded inspection in 2013, Langstone was rated Good overall, with Good leadership and management. That was a significant step up from its previous inspection in 2011, when it was judged to require improvement. An ungraded inspection in December 2021 confirmed the school remains Good, so the rating has been held consistently for over a decade. The Ofsted report doesn’t break down individual categories for the 2013 inspection, but the overall effectiveness and leadership grades are both Good. For parents focused on academic outcomes, the KS2 data is the more current and detailed measure, and it paints a picture of a school that comfortably exceeds the local norm. The Progress 8 scores for reading, writing and maths are not available in the data, so it’s not possible to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points, but the raw attainment is clearly above average.

Langstone is a large primary with 618 pupils against a capacity of 630, so it’s running close to full. It was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, with 175 applications for 90 places and 82 offers going to first-preference families. That’s a ratio of 1.94 applicants per place, so securing a spot is competitive. The school offers a broad range of facilities including an ICT suite, sports hall, music rooms, a sensory room and even a chapel, plus sports like football, cricket, swimming and netball. Clubs include drama, choir and chess. SEND provision is extensive, covering specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional needs, speech and language issues, hearing and visual impairments, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. This suggests the school is well equipped to support a wide range of needs. For families in Portsmouth looking for a high-performing state primary with strong results and good facilities, Langstone is a clear contender, though the oversubscription means early application is essential.

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