St Paul's Catholic Primary School
67%
Capacity
281
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Paul's Catholic Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Portsmouth community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 281 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Paul's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Z Killick, it falls under Portsmouth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5598th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 32 in Portsmouth.
St Paul's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 28 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Paul's Catholic Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Library, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Athletics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Portsmouth, St Paul's 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Bourne Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO6 4JD |
| Headteacher | Z Killick |
| Local Authority | Portsmouth |
| Number of Pupils | 281 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.6% |
| School Capacity | 281 / 420 (67% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5598th of 13,686
Nationally
788th of 2,034
In South East
6th of 32
In Portsmouth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
67%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
44
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bourne Road, Portsmouth
Portsmouth, PO6 4JD
Bourne Road, Portsmouth
Portsmouth, PO6 4JD
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