The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 44.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Head
- Mrs A McGarvey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Medina Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3NH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPortsdown Primary School
Primary · 549m away
The Wymering School
Free school · Grammar · 638m away
Court Lane Infant Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Court Lane Junior Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Beacon View Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Highbury Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
City of Portsmouth College
16 plus · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Medina Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Medina Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Medina Primary School?
Medina Primary School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Medina Primary School take?
Medina Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Medina Primary School?
Medina Primary School is in Portsmouth, PO6 3NH, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Medina Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Medina Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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