The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 506
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Head
- Mr David Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Ronan's Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthsea Infant School
Primary · 498m away
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 628m away
Mayville High School
Independent · 652m away
Cumberland Infant School
Primary · 697m away
Devonshire Infant School
Primary · 763m away
Fernhurst Junior School
Primary · 830m away
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Milton Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Craneswater Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Craneswater Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Craneswater Junior School?
Craneswater Junior School currently has 506 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Craneswater Junior School take?
Craneswater Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Craneswater Junior School?
Craneswater Junior School is in Southsea, PO4 0PX, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Craneswater Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Craneswater Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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