Craneswater Junior School

URN: 116223 • Southsea PO4 0PX

Overview

Name
Craneswater Junior School
URN
116223
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
David Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02392734787
Website
Visit
Address
St Ronan's Road, Southsea PO4 0PX

Summary

Craneswater Junior School, located in Southsea, Portsmouth, is a mixed community primary school with a current enrollment of 506 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 480. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where children can develop into confident, well-rounded individuals. The ethos is encapsulated in the core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, resilience, and self-worth, which guide the school's approach to education and community involvement.

The curriculum at Craneswater is designed to promote independent learning, encouraging pupils to "learn to think, think to learn." Each year group engages in a broad range of subjects, with specific units in PSHE that address British values, individual liberties, and respect for diversity. The school actively promotes democracy through initiatives like the School Council, where students can voice their opinions and contribute to school improvements.

Craneswater Junior School also places a strong emphasis on community engagement and extracurricular activities, providing a well-rounded educational experience. With 26.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is dedicated to ensuring that all children have the opportunity to achieve their academic and personal potential in a safe and inclusive environment.

Key details

LA
Portsmouth
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
480
Pupils
506
Boys
264
Girls
242
FSM %
26.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 506 264 242 480 26.50
2024-09-11 507 265 242 480 24.50
2023-09-11 467 242 225 480 24.00
2022-09-11 467 242 225 480 24.00
2021-09-11 456 239 217 480 22.80
2020-09-11 467 248 219 480 19.30

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