Wimborne Primary School

URN: 148078 • Portsmouth PO4 8DE

Overview

Name
Wimborne Primary School
URN
148078
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
66.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Carina Jacobs (since 2025)
Telephone
02392733784
Website
Visit
Address
Wimborne Road, Portsmouth PO4 8DE

Summary

Wimborne Primary School is a mixed community school located in Portsmouth, catering to 549 pupils with a capacity of 570. The school embraces a motto of "Reach for the Stars," encouraging students to aim high in their educational pursuits. The core values of Sincerity, Teamwork, Achievement, and Respect underpin the school's ethos, fostering a positive environment for learning and personal development.

The curriculum at Wimborne Primary School is designed to support children's academic growth while promoting essential life skills. The school offers various workshops, such as the Monster Phonics Parent workshops, aimed at helping parents support their children's reading and phonics skills at home. Regular events, including celebration assemblies, allow the school community to acknowledge and celebrate students' achievements both in and out of the classroom.

Wimborne Primary School actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement. Parents are invited to participate in sharing sessions and other school events, reinforcing the partnership between home and school. The school’s commitment to nurturing good citizens is evident in its initiatives and the supportive atmosphere it cultivates for all students.

Key details

LA
Portsmouth
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
570
Pupils
549
Boys
299
Girls
250
FSM %
18.60
Open date
2020-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-06-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 549 299 250 570 18.60
2024-09-11 564 302 262 570 21.30
2023-09-11 550 293 257 570 21.30
2022-09-11 550 293 257 570 21.30
2021-09-11 544 287 257 570 17.10
2020-09-11 570

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