Westover Primary School
URN: 142602 • Portsmouth PO3 6NS
Overview
- Name
- Westover Primary School
- URN
- 142602
- 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
- 55.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Dorricott (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02392660178
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Westover Road, Portsmouth PO3 6NS
Summary
Westover Primary School, located in Portsmouth, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 229 pupils and a capacity of 240. The school operates under the Hamwic Education Trust and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment guided by its core values of Resilience, Resourcefulness, Kindness, and Creativity. These principles are integral to the school's ethos, aiming to promote enjoyment in learning and personal growth among students.
The school day begins with registration from 8:30 to 8:40 am and concludes at 3:10 pm, amounting to a weekly total of 33 hours and 20 minutes of instruction. Westover Primary School has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted in May 2022, reflecting its dedication to providing quality education. The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
Westover Primary also prioritises student wellbeing, offering support through its Mental Health and Wellbeing initiatives. Parents can access various resources, including school policies and information on admissions, through the school's website. The school community is encouraged to engage actively, fostering a collaborative environment for both students and families.
The school day begins with registration from 8:30 to 8:40 am and concludes at 3:10 pm, amounting to a weekly total of 33 hours and 20 minutes of instruction. Westover Primary School has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted in May 2022, reflecting its dedication to providing quality education. The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
Westover Primary also prioritises student wellbeing, offering support through its Mental Health and Wellbeing initiatives. Parents can access various resources, including school policies and information on admissions, through the school's website. The school community is encouraged to engage actively, fostering a collaborative environment for both students and families.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Reporting Your Child Absent (sen)
- SEND – Special Educational Needs & Disability (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- 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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 229
- Boys
- 109
- Girls
- 120
- FSM %
- 19.70
- Open date
- 2016-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 229 | 109 | 120 | 240 | 19.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 220 | 108 | 112 | 240 | 25.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 235 | 127 | 108 | 420 | 28.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 235 | 127 | 108 | 420 | 28.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 261 | 138 | 123 | 420 | 26.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 303 | 166 | 137 | 420 | 20.80 |
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