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Portishead Primary School

North Somerset, BS20 7DBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 35 places
Ranking
#5,738
of 13,686 nationally

About Portishead Primary School

Portishead Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections. In its most recent ungraded inspection, the school was judged to have maintained its standards. The most telling academic metric comes from the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results: 66% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure sits above the North Somerset local authority average of 61%, placing the school 23rd out of 57 primary schools in the area. It also ranks within the top 50% nationally, sitting at the 42nd percentile. For a state primary with no selective admissions, this represents solid, above-average performance that gives parents a clear, data-backed picture of where the school stands academically.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStation Road, Portishead, North Somerset, BS20 7DB
HeadteacherLucy Sargent
Local AuthorityNorth Somerset
Number of Pupils393
Free School Meals (FSM)6.9%
School Capacity393 / 420 (94% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Portishead Primary School

Portishead Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.