Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

URN: 148709 • Southsea PO5 1HG

Overview

Name
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
URN
148709
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
40.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lee Branscombe (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02392341133
Website
Visit
Address
Chivers Close, Southsea PO5 1HG

Summary

Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery, located in Southsea, Portsmouth, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 477 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 450. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement, engaging students in local projects that foster connections with their surroundings. This approach not only enriches the curriculum but also helps students develop a sense of belonging and responsibility within their community.

The school operates a structured day, starting at 8:40 AM and concluding at 3:15 PM, providing a total of 32.9 hours of educational instruction each week. Cottage Grove offers wrap-around care through its "Grovers" club, which provides breakfast and after-school services, ensuring that parents have support for their childcare needs.

Cottage Grove prioritises student well-being and safeguarding, encouraging children to identify trusted adults within the school for support. The school also maintains open communication with parents through monthly newsletters and an active online presence, fostering a collaborative environment for the benefit of all students.

Key details

LA
Portsmouth
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
450
Pupils
477
Boys
240
Girls
237
FSM %
44.70
Open date
2022-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 477 240 237 450 44.70
2024-09-11 479 242 237 420 46.00
2023-09-11 454 234 220 420 49.60
2022-09-11 454 234 220 420 49.60

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