The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 303
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 55.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Head
- Ms I Lewis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hanover Street, Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Portsmouth Grammar School
Independent · 804m away
St Jude's CofE Primary School
Primary · 984m away
Ark Charter Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Edmund's Catholic School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Portsmouth High School GDST
Independent · 1.4km away
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School?
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School currently has 303 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School take?
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School?
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is in Portsmouth, PO1 3BN, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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