Wimborne Junior School
URN: 116217 • Southsea PO4 8DE
Overview
- Name
- Wimborne Junior School
- URN
- 116217
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carina Jacobs (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Wimborne Road, Southsea PO4 8DE
Summary
Wimborne Junior School is a community primary school located in Southsea, Portsmouth, with a current enrolment of 353 pupils and a capacity for 360. The school caters to a mixed-gender population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. With a focus on fostering a sense of community, Wimborne Junior School aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Wimborne Junior School is designed to engage students and promote a love of learning. It encompasses a broad range of subjects, ensuring that pupils receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for future challenges. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement while also encouraging creativity and critical thinking.
Wimborne Junior School actively supports its pupils, with 17.6% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. The school works closely with families and the local community to ensure that every child receives the support they need to succeed. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at portsmouth.sch.uk.
The curriculum at Wimborne Junior School is designed to engage students and promote a love of learning. It encompasses a broad range of subjects, ensuring that pupils receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for future challenges. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement while also encouraging creativity and critical thinking.
Wimborne Junior School actively supports its pupils, with 17.6% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. The school works closely with families and the local community to ensure that every child receives the support they need to succeed. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at portsmouth.sch.uk.
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Nearby alternatives
- Meon Infant School (73.4)
- Craneswater Junior School (63.4)
- Wimborne Infant School (62.0)
- Moorings Way Infant School (61.1)
- Cumberland Infant School (59.9)
Key details
- LA
- Portsmouth
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 353
- Boys
- 172
- Girls
- 181
- FSM %
- 17.60
- Open date
- Close date
- 2020-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-07-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 353 | 172 | 181 | 360 | 17.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 353 | 172 | 181 | 360 | 17.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 353 | 172 | 181 | 360 | 17.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 353 | 172 | 181 | 360 | 17.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 353 | 172 | 181 | 360 | 17.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 353 | 172 | 181 | 360 | 17.60 |
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