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Meon Junior School

Portsmouth, PO4 8NTPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
No single grade since Sep 2024
Nov 2025
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Applications / places
N/A
No data
Ranking
#9,250
of 13,686 nationally

About Meon Junior School

Meon Junior School is a state-funded primary school in Portsmouth, South East, for pupils aged 7 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 336 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 360.

The latest recorded Ofsted inspection was on 25 Nov 2025 has no single overall grade. 65% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressShelford Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO4 8NT
HeadteacherMrs Sara Paine
Local AuthorityPortsmouth
Number of Pupils336
Free School Meals (FSM)30.4%
School Capacity336 / 360 (93% full)

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Ofsted Report Card

25 Nov 2025
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No single overall grade

Ofsted report cards assess separate areas on a five-level scale. These results should not be converted into an overall score.

Safeguarding standardsMet
InclusionStrong standard
Curriculum & teachingExpected standard
AchievementExpected standard
Attendance & behaviourExpected standard
Personal development & wellbeingStrong standard
Leadership & governanceStrong standard

Source: Ofsted official management information, 29 Jan 2026. Report-card levels are not directly comparable with legacy Ofsted grades.

Published SEND Data

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meon Junior School

Yes, Meon Junior School has been inspected by Ofsted. State-funded school inspections stopped receiving a single overall effectiveness grade from September 2024. From November 2025, renewed inspections use report cards with separate five-point grades for each evaluation area.