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Wimborne Primary School

Portsmouth, PO4 8DEPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
83 1st-choice / 70 places
Ranking
#10,605
of 13,686 nationally

About Wimborne Primary School

Wimborne Primary School in Portsmouth is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is currently running very close to full capacity with 549 pupils against a school capacity of 570. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 18.6%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, suggesting the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 220 applications for just 70 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.14 to one. Of those, 83 were first-preference applications, and 68 first-preference offers were made, indicating that while many families rank it as their top choice, not all can be accommodated. The school is led by headteacher Carina Jacobs and has no religious character. It does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form, focusing entirely on its primary-age intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWimborne Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO4 8DE
HeadteacherCarina Jacobs
Local AuthorityPortsmouth
Number of Pupils549
Free School Meals (FSM)18.6%
School Capacity549 / 570 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSensory RoomDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsFootballTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingScience ClubGardeningEco ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:25

Source: wimborne.portsmouth.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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