King's Academy College Park (Junior)
Portsmouth, PO2 0NT · Portsmouth · primary school
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22nd of 32 primary schools in Portsmouth we can score, 45 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.6/10 against 2,414 of them, against 3.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 52.0 · 22 | 62% | 1.36 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
King's Academy College Park (Junior) overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 434 pupils against a stated capacity of 492. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about King's Academy College Park (Junior)
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in a "culture of positive behaviour" and a generally calm environment. Pupils speak positively about their experience, demonstrating independence, kindness, and confidence in staff. The school has responded effectively to previous challenges, establishing a "clearly sequenced curriculum" that fosters curiosity and enjoyment in learning.
Strengths
- Pupils develop "keen interest, curiosity and enjoyment in their learning" and show pride in roles such as ‘inclusion ambassadors’.
- The school has "revitalised its reading and writing curriculums," with staff quickly identifying and supporting pupils who need early reading help.
- Pupils learn securely in mathematics and show growing knowledge across the wider curriculum.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring their needs are identified well.
- Governors and trustees provide "good oversight," offering appropriate support and challenge to improve the school further.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils do not develop writing skills as well as they could because tasks are sometimes "too easy or too hard"; staff expertise in teaching writing needs further development.
- In some subjects, teachers have not identified and filled gaps in pupils’ knowledge quickly enough, leaving some pupils insecure in what they can remember.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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