Portsdown Primary School
URN: 116258 • Portsmouth PO6 3JL
Overview
- Name
- Portsdown Primary School
- URN
- 116258
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ash Vaghela (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02392378991
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sundridge Close, Portsmouth PO6 3JL
Summary
Portsdown Primary School is a mixed community school located in Portsmouth, accommodating 354 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school has a strong commitment to inclusivity, promoting values of kindness, respect, and safety among its students. With 52% of its pupils eligible for free school meals, Portsdown serves a diverse community and strives to ensure equality and fairness for all.
The school has been rated 'Good' in every category by Ofsted following its inspection in March 2024. It emphasizes a well-structured curriculum that prioritises vocabulary development and prepares students for life in modern Britain. Early years education is particularly strong, helping children to build confidence and independence from a young age.
Portsdown Primary School fosters a positive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to engage actively in their education. The school community is supportive, with regular newsletters and updates available for parents to stay informed about school activities and topics. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact them directly.
The school has been rated 'Good' in every category by Ofsted following its inspection in March 2024. It emphasizes a well-structured curriculum that prioritises vocabulary development and prepares students for life in modern Britain. Early years education is particularly strong, helping children to build confidence and independence from a young age.
Portsdown Primary School fosters a positive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to engage actively in their education. The school community is supportive, with regular newsletters and updates available for parents to stay informed about school activities and topics. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact them directly.
Useful links
- Meet The Governors (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Butterflies Newsletter Autumn 1 (download)
- Caterpillars Newsletter Autumn 1 (download)
- Reception Newsletter Autumn 1 (download)
- September 2025 School Newsletter 1 (download)
- Year 1 Newsletter Autumn 1 (download)
- Portsdown Open Evening Flyer 2025 2026 (download)
- Admissions (other)
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
- 354
- Boys
- 169
- Girls
- 185
- FSM %
- 52.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 354 | 169 | 185 | 420 | 52.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 357 | 176 | 181 | 420 | 52.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 368 | 192 | 176 | 420 | 52.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 368 | 192 | 176 | 420 | 52.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 378 | 207 | 171 | 420 | 50.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 400 | 218 | 182 | 420 | 45.50 |
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