The Flying Bull Academy
Portsmouth, PO2 7BJ · Portsmouth · primary school
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32nd 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 — 0.1/10 against 762 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 17.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.03 |
| Ofsted | 1 | 35% | 0.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Flying Bull Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 17.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 415 pupils against a stated capacity of 500. 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 literacy and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place for the 0.0% who reached the higher standard? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about The Flying Bull Academy
Overview
The Flying Bull Academy is undergoing significant revitalisation under new leadership, with stakeholders expressing optimism about the direction of travel. While safeguarding standards are met and pupil behaviour is increasingly calm, the report identifies that recent improvements in curriculum and teaching are "in their infancy" and not yet embedded. Consequently, pupil achievement remains below national averages, and attendance is too low, meaning the school currently does not meet expected standards across most areas.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Pupils display "great kindness and consideration for each other," with bullying reported as rare.
- Early reading outcomes are strong, with many pupils becoming "fluent and confident readers quickly" through effective phonics teaching.
- Staff and pupils share "mutually respectful" relationships, and pastoral support helps pupils feel safe and cared for.
- The new leadership team has "galvanised" the school, with staff feeling listened to and supported in recent changes.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure high-quality teaching is "embedded across all year groups and subjects" to address inconsistent curriculum delivery.
- Attendance remains too low, with "persistent absence for some groups" still high, requiring embedded management strategies.
- Adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities must be "well-planned and consistently implemented" to ensure they can access learning.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 17% |
| 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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