The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
12% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 282
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 46.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER (MULTI) ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Cantini
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Stamshaw Junior School, Tipner Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Harbour School
Special school · Very close
Stamshaw Infant Academy
Primary · 437m away
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 607m away
Waterside School
Special school · 646m away
King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)
Primary · 925m away
Northern Parade Infant School
Primary · 925m away
Northern Parade Junior School
Primary · 964m away
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)
Primary · 964m away
Questions parents ask
Is Stamshaw Junior School a selective school?
No. Stamshaw Junior School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Stamshaw Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Stamshaw Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stamshaw Junior School?
Stamshaw Junior School currently has 282 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stamshaw Junior School take?
Stamshaw Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stamshaw Junior School?
Stamshaw Junior School is in Portsmouth, PO2 8QH, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stamshaw Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Stamshaw Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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