The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 411
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 26.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER (MULTI) ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Watson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dovercourt Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2RZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCity of Portsmouth College
16 plus · Very close
Redwood Park School
Special school · Very close
Redwood Park Academy
Academy · Very close
Court Lane Infant Academy
Primary · 736m away
Court Lane Junior Academy
Primary · 736m away
Trafalgar School
Secondary · 1.1km away
UTC Portsmouth
Secondary · 1.1km away
Springfield School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Highbury Primary School?
Highbury Primary School currently has 411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highbury Primary School take?
Highbury Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highbury Primary School?
Highbury Primary School is in Portsmouth, PO6 2RZ, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highbury Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Highbury Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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