Which is the best primary school in Portsmouth?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School ranks first of 28 ranked primary schools in Portsmouth, with 83% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Portsmouth ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Portsmouth?

28 primary schools in Portsmouth published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Portsmouth, ranked

The 28 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

13%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
2
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

5%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
3
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
4
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
5
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
6
Westover Primary School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
7
Meon Junior School
Academy converter

1%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
8
Highbury Primary School
Academy converter

10%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
9
The Victory Primary School
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
10
Gatcombe Park Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
11
Solent Junior School
Academy converter

11%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
12
Langstone Primary Academy
Academy converter

6%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
13
Medina Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
14
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Academy sponsor led

5%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
15
Court Lane Junior Academy
Academy converter

2%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
16
Penbridge Junior School
Academy converter

1%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
17
Milton Park Primary School
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
18
St Jude's CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

2%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
19
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
20
Copnor Primary School
Community school

1%

higher standard

51%

expected standard
21
Wimborne Primary School
Community school

1%

higher standard

51%

expected standard
22
New Horizons Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

49%

expected standard
23
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)
Academy converter

2%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
24
Stamshaw Junior School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
25
Beacon View Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

41%

expected standard
26
Portsdown Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

35%

expected standard
27
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

35%

expected standard
28
The Flying Bull Academy
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

17%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Portsmouth?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School ranks first of 28 ranked primary schools in Portsmouth, with 83% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Portsmouth ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Portsmouth?: 28 primary schools in Portsmouth published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.