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Portsdown Primary School

Portsmouth, PO6 3JLPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
31%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 38 places
Ranking
#13,209
of 13,686 nationally

About Portsdown Primary School

Portsdown Primary School in Portsmouth is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, currently operating well below its physical capacity. With 354 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 420, there is room to grow, yet the school is clearly in high demand. For the 2025/26 academic year, it received 87 applications for just 38 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.29 applicants per place. Of those, 36 were first-preference applications, and 35 first-preference offers were made, suggesting that most families who put it top of their list secured a spot. The school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage: 52% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, far above the national average of around 23% for primary schools. This context matters when interpreting the school’s academic results, as high FSM rates are strongly correlated with lower attainment at a national level.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSundridge Close, Cosham, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO6 3JL
HeadteacherAsh Vaghela
Local AuthorityPortsmouth
Number of Pupils354
Free School Meals (FSM)52.0%
School Capacity354 / 420 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteSports HallForest SchoolPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

RoundersNetballSwimmingCross CountryDanceTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChoirCodingEco ClubScience ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: portsdownprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Portsdown Primary School

Portsdown 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.