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Solent Junior School

Portsmouth, PO6 1HJPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#7,372
of 13,686 nationally

About Solent Junior School

Solent Junior School in Portsmouth is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and it is currently full to the brim. With exactly 360 pupils on roll and a school capacity of 360, there is no spare room, which suggests strong local demand for places. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools and indicates a relatively less deprived intake compared with many schools nationally. The school is non-denominational and mixed, and its headteacher is Lucy Wilby. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, which took place in 2025, the school was rated Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. The previous graded inspection in 2014 also awarded a Good rating, so the school has a consistent track record of solid performance. Parent feedback is generally positive: 88% of respondents would recommend the school, and strong majorities agreed that their child is happy and feels safe.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSolent Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO6 1HJ
HeadteacherLucy Wilby
Local AuthorityPortsmouth
Number of Pupils360
Free School Meals (FSM)13.1%
School Capacity360 / 360 (100% 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, 26 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumForest SchoolDining HallSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsTennisCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingArt ClubScience ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:00

Source: solentjunior.thesolentschools.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Solent Junior School

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