Explore other schools in this area
See every school around PO1 3BN on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolPrimary
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Hanover Street, Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3BN, Portsmouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.8 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
303
Capacity
350
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 69% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments.
Explore this location
Start from postcode PO1 3BN — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 8 July 2025Quality 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
School has high expectations
96%
My child feels safe
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School keeps me informed
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
77%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.6%
Black African15.8%
White Other7.9%
Other7.3%
Asian Bangladeshi4.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed W+B African3.0%
Asian Other3.0%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Location
Loading map…
50.79886, -1.10341 · PO1 3BN
School details
Local authorityPortsmouth
RegionSouth East
URN116346
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.stgbs.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2025.
Is St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School a good school?
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School scores 61.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
What are the best schools near PO1 3BN?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near PO1 3BN with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.