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School Compass
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Portsmouth · Portsmouth · PO1 1PX. primary · Voluntary aided school · State-funded · Ages 3 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
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- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
- 83%
- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 21/09/2022. Open Ofsted report
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What is St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 21/09/2022). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School's Key Stage 2 results?
Published DfE figures show 83% 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 St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School?
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School is in Portsmouth (PO1 1PX), Portsmouth. URN 116385.
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Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Good School inspection · 12 July 2022). Open the full PDF for context.
The atmosphere at the school is calm, joyful and purposeful. Pupils behave extremely well and take great delight in learning and working together. Children in the early years share and take turns while listening to each other attentively. Pupils in all classes are eager to achieve well because of the high expectations…
From the school's website
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
URN: 116385
Local authority: Portsmouth
Town: Portsmouth
Postcode: PO1 1PX
Ofsted overall: Good (21/09/2022)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/116385/
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