Southsea primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 73% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 62%. St Swithun's Catholic Primary School, Craneswater Junior School, and Fernhurst Junior School are among the highest-performing options serving this seaside community. 80% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 11 schools serving Southsea, families in Eastney, Milton, and Old Portsmouth benefit from welcoming local schools with strong community connections, close to beaches and parks that enrich the educational environment. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Craneswater Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Fernhurst Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Meon Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| N/A | Moorings Way Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-7 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St Swithun's Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| N/A | Bramble Infant School and Nursery | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Cumberland Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Devonshire Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Mayville High School | Independent | All-through | 2-16 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| N/A | Southsea Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 2-7 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
Independent • All-through • 2-16 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
