SchoolScoresCourt Lane Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER (MULTI) ACADEMY TRUST
Hilary Avenue, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2PP
023 9237 5444 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 December 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
97 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Portsmouth comparisons use the 23 of its 35 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 12 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Portsmouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 22nd highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Portsmouth. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 21st highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Portsmouth. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 21st highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Portsmouth. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 81% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 56 parents whose child had been bullied 11th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Portsmouth. Higher than 11% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 85 parents who had raised a concern 20th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Portsmouth. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 49% | 74% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 22nd highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Portsmouth. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Portsmouth figures pool parents at the Portsmouth schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
120 pupils in this year group.
57% — 3 points above the Portsmouth average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Portsmouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 54% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 3% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 69% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 66% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Portsmouth. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Portsmouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 28th highest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.8% | 34.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 20th highest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.5% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 26th highest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 24.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 12.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 23rd highest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Higher than 38% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.6 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 9.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 30th highest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Higher than 26% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 14.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Court Lane Infant Academy 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024
- Highbury Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Portsdown Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Medina Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Solent Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Solent Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), improved significantly 2025
- Gatcombe Park Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Beacon View Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Court Lane Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Court Lane Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 December 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Court Lane Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Court Lane Junior Academy?
63% of the 97 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Court Lane Junior Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143316.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.