The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 354
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Verhiest (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Taswell Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 2RG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMayville High School
Independent · Very close
Southsea Infant School
Primary · 369m away
Craneswater Junior School
Primary · 628m away
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
Portsmouth High School GDST
Independent · 1.1km away
Devonshire Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Fernhurst Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cumberland Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Swithun's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Swithun's Catholic Primary School?
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School currently has 354 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Swithun's Catholic Primary School take?
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Swithun's Catholic Primary School?
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School is in Southsea, PO5 2RG, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Swithun's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Swithun's 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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