Enrichment & clubs
PSHE lessons are reinforced through assemblies, wider curriculum opportunities, the school ethos, praise and reward systems, external visitors and Learning Mentors.
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School Compass
Portsdown Primary School
Portsmouth · Portsmouth · PO6 3JL. primary · Community school · State-funded · Ages 2 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Portsmouth index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
- 35%
- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 14/05/2024. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What is Portsdown Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Portsdown Primary School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 14/05/2024). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are Portsdown Primary School's Key Stage 2 results?
Published DfE figures show 35% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.
Where is Portsdown Primary School?
Portsdown Primary School is in Portsmouth (PO6 3JL), Portsmouth. URN 116258.
How do I compare Portsdown Primary School with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with Portsdown Primary School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Good School inspection · 19 March 2024). Open the full PDF for context.
s of its pupils. After the pandemic, key stage 2 pupils, in particular, fell behind. They did not achieve well as they should have in national tests. The school has made reading and mathematics a key priority, ensuring that staff are trained to teach these subjects well. Pupils’ achievement is now strengthening…
From the school's website
Short excerpts from publicly scanned pages — corroborate on a visit; not an inspection verdict.
Community & parents
It emphasises that every child is unique, that children learn through positive relationships, that the environment where they learn has practitioners who respond to their needs and work in partnership with parents and carers.
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Official links
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Citation
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Portsdown Primary School
URN: 116258
Local authority: Portsmouth
Town: Portsmouth
Postcode: PO6 3JL
Ofsted overall: Good (14/05/2024)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/116258/
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