St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
111%
Capacity
234
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Portsmouth community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 234 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher L Park, it falls under Portsmouth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4107th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 32 in Portsmouth.
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 30 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Gymnastics, Swimming, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Film Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Portsmouth, St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Cottage View, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 1PX |
| Headteacher | L Park |
| Local Authority | Portsmouth |
| Number of Pupils | 234 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.6% |
| School Capacity | 234 / 210 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4107th of 13,686
Nationally
555th of 2,034
In South East
2nd of 32
In Portsmouth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
98
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Cottage View, Portsmouth
Portsmouth, PO1 1PX
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