The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 234
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Head
- Mrs L Park (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cottage View, Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Primary · Very close
St Edmund's Catholic School
Secondary · Very close
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Primary · 406m away
Ark Charter Academy
Secondary · 538m away
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Primary · 594m away
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Primary · 643m away
Madani Academy
Independent · 717m away
The Portsmouth Academy
Secondary · 749m away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School?
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School currently has 234 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School take?
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School?
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School is in Portsmouth, PO1 1PX, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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