Portishead Primary School

URN: 109074 • Portishead BS20 7DB

Overview

Name
Portishead Primary School
URN
109074
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.2 / 100
School thumbnail

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Richard Riordan (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Station Road, Portishead BS20 7DB

Summary

Portishead Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Portishead, North Somerset, with a capacity of 480 pupils. The school prides itself on creating a supportive and inclusive environment, where children are encouraged to thrive academically and personally. The leadership team, headed by Mrs. Lucy Sargent, emphasizes the importance of strong relationships between staff and pupils, which contributes to a positive school culture.

The curriculum at Portishead Primary is designed to foster aspiration, inclusion, kindness, respect, and teamwork. The school has a strong track record of academic excellence, with pupils consistently achieving above the national average in key areas such as phonics, reading, writing, and maths. The school also promotes British values through various activities, ensuring a well-rounded education for all students.

Portishead Primary School actively engages with the local community and values the contributions of parents and carers. The school encourages collaboration among families, staff, and governors to provide the best possible educational experience for its pupils, making it a central part of the Portishead community.

Key details

LA
North Somerset
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
480
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2016-08-31
Last Ofsted
2014-03-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 480
2024-09-11 480
2023-09-11 480
2022-09-11 480
2021-09-11 480
2020-09-11 480

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Add a review

Please sign in to post a review. Go to login

Are you the school owner?

Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.

Requires login