St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
URN: 116386 • Southsea PO5 2RG
Overview
- Name
- St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 116386
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jennifer Verhiest (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02392829339
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Taswell Road, Southsea PO5 2RG
Summary
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School, located in Southsea, Portsmouth, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 354 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 351. The school is committed to fostering a happy and friendly environment, underpinned by its Catholic ethos, which plays a significant role in the daily life and values taught to students.
The curriculum at St Swithun's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encompassing subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and Religious Education, alongside the arts and physical education. The school also emphasizes the importance of British values and community involvement, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future roles in society.
St Swithun's offers additional support for families through various programs, including wraparound care and after-school activities. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, fostering a collaborative approach to education and ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive.
The curriculum at St Swithun's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encompassing subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and Religious Education, alongside the arts and physical education. The school also emphasizes the importance of British values and community involvement, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future roles in society.
St Swithun's offers additional support for families through various programs, including wraparound care and after-school activities. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, fostering a collaborative approach to education and ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEN / Local Offer (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Phonics report by English Hub (download)
- Year R Report – Soundbites (download)
- Ofsted Inspection Report 2025 (download)
- Letter to Parents (download)
- School Self-Evaluation Form (download)
- School Report (download)
- School Improvment Plan (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Meon Infant School (73.4)
- Craneswater Junior School (63.4)
- Wimborne Junior School (63.0)
- Wimborne Infant School (62.0)
- Moorings Way Infant School (61.1)
Key details
- LA
- Portsmouth
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 351
- Pupils
- 354
- Boys
- 186
- Girls
- 168
- FSM %
- 16.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 354 | 186 | 168 | 351 | 16.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 357 | 177 | 180 | 351 | 18.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 336 | 161 | 175 | 351 | 17.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 336 | 161 | 175 | 351 | 17.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 341 | 166 | 175 | 351 | 18.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 351 | 161 | 190 | 351 | 12.30 |
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