School Chooser

Primary schools in PO5 (postcode district)

There are 4 primary schools in PO5, teaching 1,475 pupils. Of the 4 with a score, 1 do better than similar schools elsewhere in England and 2 do worse.

Best in EnglandSecondary schools in PO5All schools in PO5
Pupils from low-income families37%average across these schools
Doing better than similar schools1 of 4scored schools in the top two bands
New-style Ofsted report cards1inspected since November 2025
Good or outstanding (old grades)11 requires improvement or inadequate
Full or nearly full2 of 4places are under pressure here
Average class size27.1one-teacher classes, January census
Free breakfast clubs1schools on the government programme
Well aboveAboveIn lineBelowWell belowNot scored

Primary schools (4)

Ranked by score, highest first. The likely range shows how sure we can be. If two schools' ranges overlap, don't read it as one beating the other. Click a column heading to sort, or hover a row to find it on the map.

#SchoolPupilsLow incomeOfstedScoreLikely range
1Ark Ayrton Primary AcademyAcademy · ages 2-11 · Portsmouth49563%Good 20246747 to 81
2St Swithun's Catholic Primary SchoolRoman Catholic · ages 2-11 · Southsea35118%Not inspected6035 to 80
3Cottage Grove Primary School and NurseryAcademy · ages 2-11 · Southsea46249%Requires improvement 202484 to 15
4Southsea Infant SchoolCouncil · ages 4-7 · Southsea16717%Report card 202673 to 17

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About this list

Schools are listed by their School Chooser Score, highest first. Schools without a score (independent schools and those with too little published data) come after, in alphabetical order. The score compares each school with schools that have a similar mix of pupils, not just with each other, so a school with a lower score in a wealthier area may still have better exam results. How the score works.