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Portsdown Primary School
Sundridge Close, Wymering, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3JL, Portsmouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.4 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
354
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. It outperforms 96% of schools in the UK for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, although only 2% of students achieve the higher standard. While the overall performance is commendable, parents may want to consider the relatively low percentages for higher achievement and the LocaleIQ score, which indicates it is better than only 10% of schools.
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Last inspected: 19 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 35% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.5%
Asian Indian8.5%
Black African4.8%
Asian Other4.2%
White Other3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Location
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50.84833, -1.07129 · PO6 3JL
School details
Local authorityPortsmouth
RegionSouth East
URN116258
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.portsdownprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Portsdown Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Portsdown Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2024.
Is Portsdown Primary School a good school?
Portsdown Primary School scores 10.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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