SchoolScoresKing's Academy College Park (Junior)
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of KING'S GROUP ACADEMIES
Crofton Road, North End, Portsmouth, PO2 0NT
023 9266 3645 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
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 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 17th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Portsmouth. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 16th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Portsmouth. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 14th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Portsmouth. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 81% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 47 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Portsmouth. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 80 parents who had raised a concern 17th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Portsmouth. Higher than 19% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 74% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Portsmouth. Higher than 52% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 77% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 19th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Portsmouth. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 22%). 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
124 pupils in this year group.
52% — 2 points below the Portsmouth average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Portsmouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 54% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 3% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 69% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 59% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 62% | 66% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 17th highest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.3% | 34.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 35th highest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 25th highest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.5% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 23rd highest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.2% | 24.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 17th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 12.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.22% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Higher than 75% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.8 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Higher than 98% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 16.0 | 9.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 11th highest of 35 state primary schools in Portsmouth. Higher than 69% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.4% | 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
- King's Academy College Park (Infant) 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Copnor Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- New Horizons Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stamshaw Infant Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- Penbridge Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Flying Bull Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 needs attention · 17% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gatcombe Park Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is King's Academy College Park (Junior)'s Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did King's Academy College Park (Junior) do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend King's Academy College Park (Junior)?
76% of the 97 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend King's Academy College Park (Junior) 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 144506.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.