St Jude's CofE Primary School
Portsmouth, PO1 2NZ · Portsmouth · primary school
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19th 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 — 2.3/10 against 2,405 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| 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.
St Jude's CofE 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%. 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 (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a swimming club, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 407 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 not reaching the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about St Jude's CofE Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, though evidence suggests a graded inspection might yield a lower judgement. The school is undergoing significant curriculum changes under new leadership, with some subjects well-developed while others remain in a transitional phase.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘proud ambassadors’ who talk positively about the ‘strong music offer’ and extra-curricular activities.
- A ‘caring and nurturing ethos’ fosters ‘calm’ behaviour, with pupils from all year groups playing inclusively.
- Older pupils are ‘passionate about reading’, thoughtfully debating authors and drawing conclusions from texts.
- The new headteacher has ‘quickly established an accurate view’ of the school, with staff feeling ‘well-supported’.
- Pupils are ‘clear on ways to help keep themselves and others safe’ and understand safety procedures.
Areas to improve
- Staff do not always make ‘appropriate adaptations for pupils with SEND’, meaning these pupils ‘do not learn as well as they could’.
- In some subjects, knowledge is not ‘identified precisely enough’, leading to a ‘disconnect between the old and new systems’ and inconsistent teaching.
- There are ‘inconsistencies in how well phonics sessions are delivered’, preventing some pupils from learning to read as quickly as they could.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 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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