Gatcombe Park Primary School
URN: 141728 • Portsmouth PO2 0UR
Overview
- Name
- Gatcombe Park Primary School
- URN
- 141728
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ian Baker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02392694412
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Barbara Way, Portsmouth PO2 0UR
Summary
Gatcombe Park Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Portsmouth, with a current enrolment of 208 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school promotes a strong ethos centred around teamwork, respect, and aiming high, fostering a supportive environment for all students. It is part of the Hamwic Education Trust, which enhances its educational framework and community involvement.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to cater to the diverse needs of its pupils, ensuring that each child is encouraged to reach their full potential. With 26.4% of students eligible for free school meals, Gatcombe Park is committed to providing additional support and resources to help all children thrive academically and socially.
Parents interested in enrolling their children can attend open afternoons, with the next sessions scheduled for November 17th and 18th, 2025. The school actively engages with the community through various events and activities, such as house captain elections and sports visits, reinforcing its commitment to holistic education and community involvement. For more information, visit their website at www.gatcombeparkprisch.co.uk.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to cater to the diverse needs of its pupils, ensuring that each child is encouraged to reach their full potential. With 26.4% of students eligible for free school meals, Gatcombe Park is committed to providing additional support and resources to help all children thrive academically and socially.
Parents interested in enrolling their children can attend open afternoons, with the next sessions scheduled for November 17th and 18th, 2025. The school actively engages with the community through various events and activities, such as house captain elections and sports visits, reinforcing its commitment to holistic education and community involvement. For more information, visit their website at www.gatcombeparkprisch.co.uk.
Useful links
- Riding Trust (other)
- Hamwick (other)
- Log in (other)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Website design by PrimarySite (other)
- Miss School Miss Out (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
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 208
- Boys
- 110
- Girls
- 98
- FSM %
- 26.40
- Open date
- 2015-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 208 | 110 | 98 | 210 | 26.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 210 | 110 | 100 | 210 | 27.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 205 | 108 | 97 | 210 | 22.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 205 | 108 | 97 | 210 | 22.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 207 | 109 | 98 | 210 | 18.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 205 | 105 | 100 | 210 | 16.60 |
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