St Jude's CofE Primary School

URN: 116344 • Portsmouth PO1 2NZ

Overview

Name
St Jude's CofE Primary School
URN
116344
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Colette Pidgeon (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02392824061
Website
Visit
Address
St Nicholas Street, Portsmouth PO1 2NZ

Summary

St Jude's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Old Portsmouth, catering to a mixed-gender student body of 411 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment, promoting values of compassion, courage, and creativity. It offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to challenge students while fostering friendships and personal growth.

The school day begins at 8:45 am, with a whole school assembly or act of Collective Worship at 8:50 am. Breaks and lunchtimes are staggered to ensure all children have adequate time to relax and eat. St Jude's provides healthy snack options and offers school meals prepared on-site through a private catering service. Additionally, the school runs a Breakfast Club and after-school childcare facility, ensuring support for working parents.

Community involvement is encouraged through the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), which organizes events and fundraising activities throughout the year. St Jude's aims to create a strong sense of community, welcoming parents to participate actively in school life.

Key details

LA
Portsmouth
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
411
Boys
215
Girls
196
FSM %
29.20
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-02-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 411 215 196 420 29.20
2024-09-11 418 212 206 420 25.80
2023-09-11 416 209 207 420 25.20
2022-09-11 416 209 207 420 25.20
2021-09-11 410 204 206 420 23.20
2020-09-11 398 210 188 420 17.30

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