Penbridge Junior School

URN: 141531 • Portsmouth PO2 7RW

Overview

Name
Penbridge Junior School
URN
141531
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Anna Webb (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
03333602190
Website
Visit
Address
New Road, Portsmouth PO2 7RW

Summary

Penbridge Junior School, located in Portsmouth, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 441 pupils and a capacity of 480. The school is part of the Thinking School Academy Trust, which emphasises cognitive approaches to education, including memory and retrieval skills. The curriculum is designed to engage students and foster a lifelong love of learning, encouraging curiosity and effective learning strategies.

The school upholds six core values: respect, kindness, ambition, resilience, independence, and collaboration. These values are integral to the school's ethos, promoting a supportive community among children, parents, staff, and governors. Additionally, Penbridge Junior School incorporates 'Penbridge Powers' to help students develop essential behaviours for effective learning, fostering metacognitive skills that enable them to understand and evaluate their own learning processes.

Penbridge Junior School also prioritises extracurricular activities and community involvement, providing opportunities for students to explore and grow beyond the classroom. Parents can find more information about the school and its initiatives on the official website.

Key details

LA
Portsmouth
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
480
Pupils
441
Boys
232
Girls
209
FSM %
52.20
Open date
2014-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-02-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 441 232 209 480 52.20
2024-09-11 441 214 227 480 49.90
2023-09-11 431 206 225 480 52.00
2022-09-11 431 206 225 480 52.00
2021-09-11 475 233 242 480 40.80
2020-09-11 502 251 251 480 33.70

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