King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior), Portsmouth
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Portsmouth, part of King's Group Academies. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 21st-highest of the 28 schools in Portsmouth with published results, and 11,866th of 14,452 across England. It was 84% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Capacity
- 84% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) in detail
Results
In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils at King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) reached the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 70% and 68% in Portsmouth and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 59% in reading and 51% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)
Across Portsmouth, 93% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Portsmouth lodged 51 appeals against primary school offers; 30 reached a hearing and 4 succeeded (13.3% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) are King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) (under 0.1 miles, Requires improvement); Gatcombe Park Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths); Stamshaw Infant Academy (0.6 miles, Good); and Stamshaw Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 57% reading, 57% maths).
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)'s 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)Gatcombe Park Primary SchoolStamshaw Infant AcademyStamshaw Junior School
The trust
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) is one of 15 schools run by King's Group Academies, an academy trust.
Who goes there
36.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hilsea Rail Station, about 1180 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Doyle Avenue (s-bound), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 317 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Portsmouth (499).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) issued 37 suspensions, 9.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) are UTC Portsmouth (0.3 miles), Trafalgar School (0.3 miles), Mayfield School (0.5 miles) and Admiral Lord Nelson School (1.2 miles).
UTC PortsmouthTrafalgar SchoolMayfield SchoolAdmiral Lord Nelson School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
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. Pupils are safe and enjoy warm relationships with staff who truly care about them.
Expectations are high for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve well. Aspirations are mostly realised through a well-planned curriculum and sharp focus on personal development throughout school life. Pupils' achievement in writing is weaker and the school is working to strengthen this.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The curriculum has been designed with impressive support from the trust. New leaders have led improvements to ensure that all pupils access a broad and ambitious programme of learning. Subjects are planned with high ambition and clearly defined knowledge and skills. The school recognises that some pupils need help with language development, so teachers plan, teach and revise vocabulary in lessons. Well-planned activities ensure that pupils, including those with SEND, are making progress and achieving well. Communication across the school helps to identify when pupils need extra help. Staff frequently assess pupils' core skills before adapting lessons and resources to help them thrive in class. Expertise includes the use of British Sign Language and autism awareness.
Trustees and leaders prioritise staff development to ensure that everyone has the skills to support all pupils. Staff coaching ensures that there are shared teaching approaches. The reading approach is consistent and effective. Staff are well-trained to teach phonics and reading across the school. They show a sharp focus on giving valuable support to pupils who have fallen behind with reading. Catch-up group activities are precisely delivered and books match sounds to ensure essential practice. Pupils become confident, fluent readers. Cultural and social development is enhanced by diversity in books.
From Ofsted's October 2023 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
36.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 59% to 65% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 51% to 65% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 61% to 57% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.1
Avg class size
25.1
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior).
- Zuko Sports Holiday Camp (KANP)At the school · Not yet graded
- CM Sports Holiday Club860m away · Not yet graded
- Little Prems Stamshaw Juniors960m away · Not yet graded
Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior), with their latest published grades:
- Top Tots Day Nursery Northern Parade Ltd - Day nursery, under 0.1 miles
- Puffin Pre-School - Day nursery, 0.2 milesOfsted, 5 July 2023: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Cherry Tree Day Nursery (Portsmouth) Limited - Day nursery, 0.2 milesOfsted report card, 8 May 2026: Expected standard in 6 areas; safeguarding standards met
- Apple Tree Day Nursery - Day nursery, 0.3 milesOfsted, 12 September 2024: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Little Lambs Nursery - Day nursery, 0.3 milesOfsted, 1 April 2025: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
Term dates
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Portsmouth's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) is in Portsmouth; for families living there:
- Portsmouth's school travel policy: travel assistance policy for school age (5-16) children
- How to apply: apply for discretionary travel assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 47
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 12 serious and 34 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Portsmouth is 57 (the median across 67 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
403 pupils
480 places
77 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Across Portsmouth council
Places available
2,230
Applications
1,887
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Portsmouth council (2026/27), not just this school.
Future places in the local planning area
DfE estimates the Mayfield Primary planning area (Portsmouth) will have 971 spare primary places in 2027/28.
Source: Department for Education, School capacity: Academic year 2024/25 (published 19 March 2026), estimates of future school place demand by planning area. Council pupil forecasts against reported places, counting places councils and DfE plan to add or remove; rounded to whole places. Explore Education Statistics
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
56
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
21.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
352
Total Pupils
183
Boys
169
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
18.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,542
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,481
Per pupil
£2564k
Total funding
£227k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7%
Overall absence
12.0%
Persistent absence
434
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)
Questions parents ask about King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)
What are SATs results like at King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)?
Of the pupils at King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 65% reached the expected standard in reading and 65% did so in maths.
What is King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)'s Ofsted rating?
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023.
Is it hard to get a place at King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)?
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) was not full in 2025: it ran at 84% of its 480 places.
How big are the classes at King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)?
Classes at King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) average 25.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)?
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) has around 352 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)?
5.7% of sessions were missed at King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) in 2024/25. 12% of pupils were persistently absent.
Does King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Zuko Sports Holiday Camp (KANP) (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre.
How many road collisions happen near King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 12 serious and 34 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Portsmouth is 57 (the median across 67 schools, same distance and years).
Where is King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)?
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) is at Doyle Avenue, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9NE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)