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Highbury Primary School
Dovercourt Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2RZ, Portsmouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.6 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
411
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid performance in key stage 2 assessments, this primary school shows strengths in reading, writing, and maths, achieving expected levels for 63% of pupils, which places it in the top 56% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, although the percentage of students reaching the higher standard is relatively low at 10%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, making it a viable option for families in Portsmouth.
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Last inspected: 1 December 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.2%
Black African3.9%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Location
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50.83766, -1.06102 · PO6 2RZ
School details
Local authorityPortsmouth
RegionSouth East
URN144191
School typeAcademy converter
Websitehighburyprimary.chimat.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Highbury Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Highbury Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 December 2021.
Is Highbury Primary School a good school?
Highbury Primary School scores 50.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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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