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The Flying Bull Academy

Portsmouth, PO2 7BJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
41%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 43 places
Ranking
#12,354
of 13,686 nationally

About The Flying Bull Academy

The Flying Bull Academy is a popular choice among Portsmouth families, with 40 out of 41 first-preference applicants offered a place for the 2025/26 academic year. The school received 85 applications for just 43 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.98, meaning nearly two families applied for every spot. This level of demand suggests strong local confidence in the school, though it is worth noting that the school does not publish a parent-view survey score, so direct feedback from current families is not available in the data. The school is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and is led by headteacher Grace Brown. It has a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has held consistently across its two most recent inspections, including an ungraded visit in July 2022 that confirmed the school remains Good.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFlying Bull Lane, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO2 7BJ
HeadteacherGrace Brown
Local AuthorityPortsmouth
Number of Pupils428
Free School Meals (FSM)54.8%
School Capacity428 / 500 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jul 2022
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Jul 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuitePlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketFootballDanceCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessDramaEco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flying Bull Academy

The Flying Bull Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.