Craneswater Junior School

A good community school school in Portsmouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Craneswater Junior School.

Southsea, PO40PX Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 March 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
St Ronan's Road
Southsea, PO40PX
Phone
2392734787
Website
craneswater.portsmouth.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
116223
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
St Ronan's Road, Southsea, PO4 0PX
Website
www.craneswater.portsmouth.sch.uk/
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
480 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
507
Free School Meals
24.7% (125 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.8 (6.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 103.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
34 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
101
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
507 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learn to think, think to learn"

respect responsibility honesty resilience self worth

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher's Welcome: Our vision is Craneswater Junior School to develop all pupils as confident, well-rounded, caring young people who learn effectively and contribute to their communities; three core values: ready, respectful and safe.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Artikids Football Choir Karate Dance Lego Drama Minecraft Service

Facilities

mini buses multi media system trim trail playtime games musical equipment

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Childcare is run by a private company Binsteed Childcare Ltd. The times of the club run from 7.30 am until school starts and then from school finishing until 5.45 pm.

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