Langstone Primary Academy
Portsmouth, PO3 6EZ · Portsmouth · primary school
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10th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.4/10 against 2,414 of them, against 3.8/10 nationally. 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 41% | 1.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.72 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 26% | 1.15 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Langstone Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in School Council, School Helpers, School Librarians, Tribe Captains, Cyber Ambassadors, Real PE Leaders, Mental Health Ambassadors, and Attendance Champions, alongside a trip to Fishbourne Roman Palace.
Getting in
The published school roll is 620 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 maths? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Langstone Primary Academy
Overview
Langstone Junior Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by an "inspirational" ethos that empowers children to reach their full potential. Leaders have developed an "ambitious and broad curriculum" that ensures pupils make good progress and become knowledgeable across a wide range of subjects.
Strengths
- Staff maintain "high expectations" for learning and behaviour, fostering "excellent staff-pupil relationships" where pupils feel safe, well cared for, and motivated to become "master learners".
- The curriculum is "planned well" with careful consideration of what pupils should learn and when, leading to enthusiastic learners who "discuss their learning, ask questions and debate".
- Pupils are "avid readers" who read "fluently and confidently" from a range of high-quality books, drawing on their skills to understand texts.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "supported well" through carefully broken-down tasks, additional resources, and one-to-one support.
- Leaders have strengthened the curriculum while "carefully considering staff workload and well-being," ensuring teaching staff feel "well supported".
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that the school’s weakest readers are further supported so that their knowledge of phonics improves, as current gaps make it harder for them to read age-appropriate texts.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff swiftly identify concerns and leaders maintain thorough record-keeping.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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