Highbury Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Portsmouth |
| Address | Dovercourt Road, PO6 2RZ |
| URN | 144191 |
School Census
| Total | 406 |
| Girls/Boys | 211/195 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.0%/48.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 104 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2021 | Good |
| 24/10/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/12/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -2.5 |
| Writing Progress | -3.1 |
| Maths Progress | -3.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -2.2 |
| Writing Progress | -0.6 |
| Maths Progress | -3.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -0.8 |
| Writing Progress | -0.4 |
| Maths Progress | -2.4 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 92 |
| As First Preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 54 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 79 |
| As First Preference | 51 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 51 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 51 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 100 |
| As First Preference | 57 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 106 |
| As First Preference | 58 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 118 |
| As First Preference | 61 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 117 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 150 |
| As First Preference | 64 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 143 |
| As First Preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
City of Portsmouth College
(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 16-99, Gender: Mixed
Address: Tudor Crescent, , PO6 2SA
Redwood Park Academy
(0.12 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wembley Grove, , PO6 2RY
Court Lane Junior Academy
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hilary Avenue, , PO6 2PP
Court Lane Infant Academy
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hilary Avenue, , PO6 2PP