Portswood Primary School
Portswood Primary School is a primary located in Southampton, SO17 3AA. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 2 to 11. It currently has approximately 458 pupils on roll.
Portswood Primary School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. It provides nursery classes for early years children.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Primary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 2 to 11
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Southampton
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 450
Number of Pupils: 458
Number of Boys: 242
Number of Girls: 216
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 24.9
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-11
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Outstanding
Personal Development: Outstanding
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
Early Years Provision: Good
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2022-05-05
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Head
Phone: 02380555885
Website: http://www.portswoodpri.org.uk
Location: Somerset Road
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Portswood Primary School
What is the Ofsted rating of Portswood Primary School?
Portswood Primary School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Portswood Primary School admit?
Portswood Primary School admits pupils from age 2 to 11.
Is Portswood Primary School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Portswood Primary School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Portswood Primary School?
Portswood Primary School is a academy converter offering primary education.
What is the crime rate near Portswood Primary School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Portswood Primary School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Portswood Primary School?
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