Portsmouth primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 90%. St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School, St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Portsmouth, and Westover Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 92% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90%. With 40 schools serving Portsmouth, families across Southsea, North End, Fratton, and Cosham have extensive choice, ranging from coastal settings to well-established community schools. 14% of pupils achieve the higher standard, nearly double England's 90%, reflecting the city's focus on academic excellence. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | The Flying Bull Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Portsmouth | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #10 | Copnor Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| #8 | Langstone Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | King's Academy College Park (Infant) | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24 | Medina Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #17 | Court Lane Junior Academy | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #9 | Highbury Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Court Lane Infant Academy | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Solent Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Milton Park Primary School, Portsmouth | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Meoncross School | Independent | All-through | 2-16 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 2-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Solent Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Ark Dickens Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #6 | Penbridge Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Manor Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Penbridge Infant School & Nursery | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 2-7 years
State • Primary • 2-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #15 | Gatcombe Park Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | King's Academy College Park (Junior) | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #13 | New Horizons Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Mayfield School, Portsmouth | State | All-through | 4-16 years | Mixed | None | Inadequate |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • All-through • 4-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St Jude's CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| N/A | The Portsmouth Grammar School | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| N/A | Madani Academy | Independent | All-through | 5-16 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
Independent • All-through • 5-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | Beacon View Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| #21 | The Victory Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #2 | St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Portsmouth | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #25 | Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #14 | St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Meon Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #16 | Wimborne Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #4 | Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Portsmouth High School GDST | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #28 | Stamshaw Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #3 | Westover Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Stamshaw Infant Academy | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | Portsdown Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
