Highbury Primary School
URN: 144191 • Portsmouth PO6 2RZ
Overview
- Name
- Highbury Primary School
- URN
- 144191
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER (MULTI) ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Watson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02392375404
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dovercourt Road, Portsmouth PO6 2RZ
Summary
Highbury Primary School, located in Portsmouth, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 411 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 420. The school is part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust and is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. The school aims to instil kindness, high aspirations, and a love for learning in its students, ensuring that every child enjoys their primary education.
The curriculum at Highbury Primary is broad and balanced, catering to the diverse needs of its multicultural student body. The school values individuality and fosters each child's unique talents within an inclusive atmosphere. Strong partnerships with parents and the local community are emphasized, promoting collaborative support for students' educational journeys.
Highbury Primary also prioritises the well-being of its pupils, encouraging them to become confident and resilient learners. For more information about admissions or school events, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Highbury Primary is broad and balanced, catering to the diverse needs of its multicultural student body. The school values individuality and fosters each child's unique talents within an inclusive atmosphere. Strong partnerships with parents and the local community are emphasized, promoting collaborative support for students' educational journeys.
Highbury Primary also prioritises the well-being of its pupils, encouraging them to become confident and resilient learners. For more information about admissions or school events, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Absence (sen)
- SEND Provision (sen)
- View Full Calendar (calendar)
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
- UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER (MULTI) ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 411
- Boys
- 198
- Girls
- 213
- FSM %
- 26.30
- Open date
- 2017-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 411 | 198 | 213 | 420 | 26.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 407 | 187 | 220 | 420 | 25.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 410 | 199 | 211 | 420 | 27.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 410 | 199 | 211 | 420 | 27.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 407 | 195 | 212 | 420 | 28.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 394 | 188 | 206 | 420 | 23.40 |
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