St Jude's CofE Primary School
98%
Capacity
411
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Jude's CofE Primary School
St Jude's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Portsmouth community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 411 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Jude's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Colette Pidgeon, it falls under Portsmouth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7071st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 32 in Portsmouth.
St Jude's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 132 applications for 60 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 70 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Jude's CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Dance, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Portsmouth, St Jude's CofE 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St Nicholas Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 2NZ |
| Headteacher | Colette Pidgeon |
| Local Authority | Portsmouth |
| Number of Pupils | 411 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.2% |
| School Capacity | 411 / 420 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Jul 2024): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7071st of 13,686
Nationally
994th of 2,034
In South East
8th of 32
In Portsmouth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
62%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
132
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
70 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Jude's CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
St Nicholas Street, Portsmouth
Portsmouth, PO1 2NZ
Journey to School
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