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Penbridge Junior School
New Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7RW, Portsmouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.0 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
441
Capacity
480
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 75% nationally. However, only 1% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating a potential area for improvement in challenging students. Parent satisfaction is likely supported by the school's overall positive standing, despite a lower LocaleIQ score reflecting some challenges in the local context.
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Last inspected: 25 September 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.2%
White Other12.5%
Black African10.0%
Asian Bangladeshi4.5%
Asian Indian2.3%
Gypsy/Roma2.0%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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50.80920, -1.06906 · PO2 7RW
School details
Local authorityPortsmouth
RegionSouth East
URN141531
School typeAcademy converter
Websitepenbridgeschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Penbridge Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Penbridge Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 September 2012.
Is Penbridge Junior School a good school?
Penbridge Junior School scores 21.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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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