King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 7–11 · Portsmouth
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) is a primary school in Portsmouth for ages 7–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 17 October 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Doyle Avenue, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9NE
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Council
- Portsmouth
- Pupils on roll
- 352 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 36.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 21
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 17 October 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils are joyous in this warm, welcoming and inclusive school.”
- “Happiness is at the heart of the school’s excellent work to boost well-being and mental health through exceptional pastoral care.”
- “Many pupils benefit from calming activities and expert help in the ‘dragon’s den’, supporting issues such as bereavement and anxiety.”
To improve
- “Pupils’ achievement in writing is weaker and the school is working to strengthen this.”
- “In published results in 2022, pupils’ achievement in writing was below the national average.”
- “Pupils’ written work in books shows improvement since September, but writing remains a high priority.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 23 November 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 48% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Portsmouth.
- King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) 0.0 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Gatcombe Park Primary School 0.3 mi Good Last distance published
- Stamshaw Infant Academy 0.6 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Stamshaw Junior School 0.6 mi Good
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 0.6 mi Good Last distance published
- King's Academy College Park (Junior) 0.7 mi Not judged
- King's Academy College Park (Infant) 0.7 mi Good Last distance published
- Highbury Primary School 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published