Milton Park Primary School
Portsmouth, PO4 8ET · Portsmouth · primary school
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15th 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 — 3.5/10 against 1,688 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Milton Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance Club, Funky Fingers, Yoga Club, Lego Club, Coding, TTRS, Choir, Football, Tennis, Karate, Cheerleading Club, Drawing, and Spotlight Dance Troupe. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 382 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 activities are included in the after-school provision? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Milton Park Primary School
Overview
Milton Park Primary School is described as a “wonderfully inclusive” institution where pupils feel “safe and listened to.” The report highlights that staff have created a “nurturing environment” which supports strong pupil achievement and exceptional personal development, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated “Outstanding,” with pupils showing “resilience and compassion” through effective leadership roles and a “rich set of experiences.”
- Early years provision is “Outstanding,” ensuring children get a “flying start” with expert support for early reading and writing skills.
- The curriculum is “well-sequenced” and staff make “precise adaptations” for pupils with SEND, enabling them to achieve well from different starting points.
- Behaviour is excellent, with “low-level disruption to learning” being rare, supported by clear expectations and positive pupil attitudes.
- Phonics and early reading are a strength, with staff closely following the chosen scheme and providing “effective support” for those needing extra practice.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not always use assessment effectively enough to ensure pupils remember previously taught knowledge and connect it with new learning.
- The school must ensure that teachers in all subjects assess what pupils know “equally effectively” to prevent gaps in retention.
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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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