Medina Primary School
Portsmouth, PO6 3NH · Portsmouth · primary school
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21st 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 — 4.1/10 against 1,390 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 62% | 2.13 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Medina Primary School 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%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 strategies are used to help students reach the higher standard? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine for young children?
What Ofsted said about Medina Primary School
Overview
Medina Primary School is described as having a "strong, inclusive ethos" where pupils "love coming to school" due to the care provided by staff. The report highlights that the school is emerging from a period of transition, with decisive actions leading to improved pupil achievement and a "warm and happy atmosphere."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "polite, well mannered and respectful" behaviour, with older pupils mentoring peers and taking on leadership roles.
- Personal development is "exceptional," supported by the "10 ‘Medina Moments’" and high take-up of clubs, fostering empathy and community engagement.
- Staff possess "strong" subject knowledge and effectively identify individual needs, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve well."
- Early reading is prioritised through effective phonics teaching, enabling pupils to become "confident, fluent readers" who enjoy texts.
- The curriculum is logically sequenced, and staff "check pupils’ understanding effectively" in nearly all subjects to build on previous knowledge.
Areas to improve
- The school must further develop staff expertise in teaching writing, as "not enough children write to a high standard" and this work is not fully embedded.
- Robust systems for checking pupil retention of key knowledge need to be established across a few subjects to address gaps and misconceptions.
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 | 47% |
| 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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