King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)
Portsmouth, PO2 9NE · Portsmouth · primary school
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24th 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 — 1.8/10 against 1,976 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
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 Northern Parade (Junior) overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a 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 (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 352 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress between formal reports?
What Ofsted said about King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)
Overview
Pupils are described as “joyous” in this “warm, welcoming and inclusive” school where happiness is central to well-being. The report highlights “exceptional pastoral care” and a “broad and ambitious” curriculum that supports high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs. While overall effectiveness is rated Good, personal development is judged Outstanding, reflecting the school’s strong focus on moral and spiritual growth.
Strengths
- “Exceptional pastoral care” supports mental health, with pupils benefiting from calming activities and expert help in the ‘dragon’s den’.
- The curriculum is “well-planned” with “high ambition,” ensuring pupils, including those with SEND, make progress through precise vocabulary teaching and consistent reading strategies.
- Personal development is “exemplary,” with pupils celebrating diversity, understanding equality, and developing spiritually through mindfulness and faith exploration.
- Staff receive robust support and coaching, leading to “shared teaching approaches” and effective phonics instruction that helps pupils become “confident, fluent readers.”
- Leaders ensure “strong take up of opportunities” by disadvantaged pupils, including clubs and trips, fostering a sense of inclusion and responsibility.
Areas to improve
- The teaching of writing must be strengthened, as pupils’ achievement in this area remains below average by the end of Year 6.
- Assessment practices need to be embedded in foundation subjects, such as history, so teachers can precisely identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge and memory.
Safeguarding
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 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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