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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEN & Additional Needs (sen)
- Diary Dates (calendar)
- HOME (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Ethos and Values (other)
- Parents Teachers and Friends Association (other)
- Policies (other)
- School Council (other)
- Staff (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Meon Infant School (73.4)
- Wimborne Junior School (63.0)
- 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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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