The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 19.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Dorricott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Westover Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6NS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCopnor Primary School
Primary · 772m away
East Shore School
Special school · 859m away
Miltoncross Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Moorings Way Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
Primary · 1.4km away
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
Primary · 1.4km away
Manor Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
New Horizons Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Westover Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Westover Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westover Primary School?
Westover Primary School currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westover Primary School take?
Westover Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westover Primary School?
Westover Primary School is in Portsmouth, PO3 6NS, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westover Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Westover Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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