A good academy converter school in Portsmouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Court Lane Junior Academy.
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 105.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-1.5 per year)
Down -1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Believe, Inspire, Achieve"
Court Lane Junior Academy is committed to providing an inclusive curriculum for all, regardless of need or ability. The school identifies and assesses pupils with SEND early and thoroughly, ensures full access and entitlement to high-quality education which is broad and balanced, and involves children, parents and staff through a graduated approach of “assess, plan, do and review.” It aims to ensure all children are fully involved in the life of the school and in decisions that affect them, and that the Governing Body provides appropriate provision. For more information, contact Mrs Carter (SEND Lead) at [email protected] or Mrs Sandy (Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion) at [email protected]. Supporting documents: SEND Report (Sept 2025); Inclusion Policy (Sept 2025); Junior Parents Guide to SEND Support; Accessibility Plan; Portsmouth Local Offer; SEND Information and Support; Parent Engagement Officer.
Admission to Court Lane Junior Academy is for Year 2 children seeking a place at the Junior School in September. The University of Chichester Academy Trust is the admission authority for Court Lane Junior School. Portsmouth City Council coordinates admissions for all state-funded schools. Details of Court Lane Junior School's Admissions Policy and guidance can be found below, including Admissions Policy 2026-27 and Appeals Timeline 2025. The area served includes Cosham, East of London Road and North of the railway line, East Cosham, Drayton, Farlington and Widley. Information and application forms for transfer to Junior School are distributed to all Year 2 families by the Local Authority in the Autumn term. Visits by appointment.
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