The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 277
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 58.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Catherine Williams
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Allaway Avenue, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3PS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Medina Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Wymering School
Free school · Grammar · 1.3km away
Portsdown Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Victory Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Castle View Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Westfield Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Saxon Shore Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beacon View Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Beacon View Primary Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beacon View Primary Academy?
Beacon View Primary Academy currently has 277 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beacon View Primary Academy take?
Beacon View Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beacon View Primary Academy?
Beacon View Primary Academy is in Portsmouth, PO6 3PS, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beacon View Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Beacon View Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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