Best primary schools in Portsmouth
Portsmouth schools vary by catchment island, so postcode pairing is essential. This ranking covers 45 primary schools in the Portsmouth local authority. Postcode area PO3 has the highest average school score (51.4 across 3 schools), while PO2 sits at the lower end (26.7). 98% of ranked Portsmouth primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Portsmouth on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Portsmouth comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Portsmouth ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Milton Park Primary School | 51.5 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Highbury Primary School | 50.5 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Solent Junior School | 50 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Bramble Infant School and Nursery | 50 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Westover Primary School | 45.9 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Solent Infant School | 45.5 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Wimborne Primary School | 43 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Meon Junior School | 41.7 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Ark Dickens Primary Academy | 41.2 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery | 40.7 | Requires improvement | Primary |
| 21 | King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) | 40.1 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Langstone Primary Academy | 38.1 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Gatcombe Park Primary School | 37.9 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Court Lane Junior Academy | 32.7 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Stamshaw Infant Academy | 28.9 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Penbridge Infant School & Nursery | 28.6 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | King's Academy College Park (Infant) | 28.6 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Moorings Way Infant School | 28.4 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Court Lane Infant Academy | 28.2 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Manor Infant and Nursery School | 25.9 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Portsmouth
What is the best primary school in Portsmouth?
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Portsmouth (LocaleIQ score 89.2 out of 100). Ofsted: Good. KS2 expected 83% · higher 13%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Portsmouth primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Portsmouth?
St Edmund's Catholic School tops the Portsmouth secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 89.4). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 58.9. See the full secondary school ranking for Portsmouth for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Portsmouth have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Portsmouth: St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School (KS2 expected 83%, higher 13%); Fernhurst Junior School (KS2 expected 55%, higher 1%); Copnor Primary School (KS2 expected 51%, higher 1%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Are there any Outstanding-rated primary schools in Portsmouth?
None of the ranked primary schools in Portsmouth currently hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. 44 schools are rated Good — the highest grade in the Portsmouth pool. Ofsted re-inspects on a risk-based cycle, so ratings can change; check individual profiles for inspection dates.
How many primary schools are ranked in Portsmouth?
This ranking covers 45 primary schools in the Portsmouth comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Portsmouth has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, PO3 has the strongest cluster — 51.4 average across 3 ranked primary schools. PO2 sits at the lower end (26.7 average). Portsmouth schools vary by catchment island, so postcode pairing is essential. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.