Best Primary Schools in Portsmouth 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 45 schools across Portsmouth. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

56.1%

Avg KS2 SATs

33.8

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
🥈	St Paul's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
🥉	St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school
4.	Gatcombe Park Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school
5.	Fernhurst Junior School Primary	Good	62	View school
6.	St Swithun's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	61	View school
7.	Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Primary	Good	60	View school
8.	Medina Primary School Primary	Good	60	View school
9.	Langstone Primary Academy Primary	Good	60	View school
10.	Craneswater Junior School Primary	Good	60	View school
11.	Meon Junior School Primary	Good	59	View school
12.	Court Lane Junior Academy Primary	Good	59	View school
13.	Ark Dickens Primary Academy Primary	Good	59	View school
14.	New Horizons Primary School Primary	Good	58	View school
15.	Highbury Primary School Primary	Good	57	View school
16.	Wimborne Primary School Primary	Good	57	View school
17.	King's Academy College Park (Junior) Primary	Good	55	View school
18.	Solent Junior School Primary	Good	55	View school
19.	St Jude's CofE Primary School Primary	Good	55	View school
20.	Copnor Primary School Primary	Good	54	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Portsmouth?

There are 45 primary schools in Portsmouth, of which 3 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Portsmouth?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Portsmouth is St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Portsmouth?

Primary and secondary school applications in Portsmouth are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Portsmouth council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Portsmouth?

7% of primary schools in Portsmouth are rated Outstanding and 84% are rated Good. 80.6% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.