The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
9% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 349
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 28.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sara Paine (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Shelford Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8NT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMeon Infant School
Primary · Very close
Mary Rose School
Special school · Very close
Mary Rose Academy
Academy · Very close
Milton Park Primary School
Primary · 391m away
Moorings Way Infant School
Primary · 730m away
Miltoncross Academy
Secondary · 781m away
East Shore School
Special school · 816m away
Cumberland Infant School
Primary · 960m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Meon Junior School?
Meon Junior School currently has 349 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Meon Junior School take?
Meon Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Meon Junior School?
Meon Junior School is in Portsmouth, PO4 8NT, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Meon Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Meon Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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