Highbury Primary School

A good academy converter school in Portsmouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Highbury Primary School.

Portsmouth, PO62RZ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
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
1 December 2021
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dovercourt Road
Cosham
Portsmouth, PO62RZ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144191
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Dovercourt Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2RZ
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER (MULTI) ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420 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
407
Free School Meals
25.3% (103 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
55.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
7.1 (10.4 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 107.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
407 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Valued as Individuals, Inspired and Nurtured as Learners"

Respect Resilience Confidence Kindness Inclusive Aspiration

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Highbury Primary School. It is described as a happy and safe place to learn. The school states it is at the heart of a diverse local community and is proud to be part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust. The Headteacher emphasizes kindness, high aspirations and enthusiasm for learning, a broad and balanced curriculum, a multicultural inclusive climate, and strong partnerships with parents and the wider community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Pupil Parliament Year 6 Prefects

Wraparound Care

Wrap Around Care is offered; details on the Wrap Around Care page.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions is dealt with by Portsmouth City Council.

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