Highbury Primary School
URN: 116196 • Portsmouth PO6 2RZ
Overview
- Name
- Highbury Primary School
- URN
- 116196
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Sadler (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Dovercourt Road, Portsmouth PO6 2RZ
Summary
Highbury Primary School, located in Portsmouth, is a community school catering to 368 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school is part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust and prides itself on being a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. The school’s ethos centres around kindness, high aspirations, and a love for learning, ensuring that each child is treated as an individual and their unique talents are encouraged.
The curriculum at Highbury is broad and balanced, designed to engage students and foster a positive learning experience. The school celebrates its diverse community, promoting inclusivity and helping students develop into responsible citizens. Strong partnerships with parents are valued, fostering a collaborative approach to education.
Highbury Primary School also has dedicated support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The school’s pastoral team works closely with families and external agencies to provide tailored support, ensuring that all children can overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Highbury is broad and balanced, designed to engage students and foster a positive learning experience. The school celebrates its diverse community, promoting inclusivity and helping students develop into responsible citizens. Strong partnerships with parents are valued, fostering a collaborative approach to education.
Highbury Primary School also has dedicated support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The school’s pastoral team works closely with families and external agencies to provide tailored support, ensuring that all children can overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
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Nearby alternatives
- College Park Infant School (75.3)
- Solent Junior School (66.9)
- Wimborne Primary School (66.1)
- Northern Parade Junior School (65.6)
- Solent Infant School (65.4)
Key details
- LA
- Portsmouth
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 368
- Boys
- 175
- Girls
- 190
- FSM %
- 20.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-06-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2012-10-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 368 | 175 | 190 | 420 | 20.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 368 | 175 | 190 | 420 | 20.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 368 | 175 | 190 | 420 | 20.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 368 | 175 | 190 | 420 | 20.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 368 | 175 | 190 | 420 | 20.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 368 | 175 | 190 | 420 | 20.40 |
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