Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

A requires improvement academy converter school in Portsmouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery.

Southsea, PO51HG Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

41

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
38.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 45.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
25 June 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Chivers Close
Southsea, PO51HG
Phone
2392341133
Website
cottagegrove.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148709
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Chivers Close, Southsea, PO5 1HG
Website
www.cottagegrove.co.uk/
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
GATEWAY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
450 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
479
Free School Meals
46.2% (221 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
45.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 102.0
2023 101.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
479 pupils
2-11

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

Acceptance Perseverance Respect Independence Achievement

For Religious Education, the school follows the Kapow curriculum.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Grovers Breakfast Club Grovers After School Club Lego Club Spotlight Dance

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc Phonics (RWI) for early reading Destination Reader for KS2 Kapow Religious Education PSHE (PSHE Association)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club: 8:00–8:40 (£2 per child per session); After School Club: 3:15–6:00 (£7.50 per child per session). Booking via Arbor App; available for Reception–Year 6; club offers a range of games and activities.

SEND Provision

SEND and inclusion provisions include nurture provisions The Jungle and The Woods for SEMH and language needs; reactive provisions The Reef and The Cove; The Den as a quiet space for learning after dysregulation; SENCo support.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club £2 per session; After School Club £7.50 per session.

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