The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 408
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 38.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Trust
- KING'S GROUP ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mrs Kathryn Wilden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Doyle Avenue, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthern Parade Junior School
Primary · Very close
Northern Parade Infant School
Primary · Very close
King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)
Primary · Very close
Trafalgar School
Secondary · 500m away
UTC Portsmouth
Secondary · 500m away
Gatcombe Park Primary School
Primary · 520m away
Willows Centre for Children
Special school · 660m away
Cliffdale Primary Academy
Academy · 660m away
Questions parents ask
What is King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)'s Ofsted rating?
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)?
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) currently has 408 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) take?
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)?
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) is in Portsmouth, PO2 9NE, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) have a sixth form?
No, King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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