Medina Primary School, Portsmouth

In its own words: "Welcome to Medina Primary School and Early Years! Choosing the right school for your child is a big decision, and we are delighted that you are considering joining our school family."

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at Medina Primary School 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 57% in reading and 63% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Medina Primary School as their first choice and 62 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Medina Primary School are Portsdown Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 44% reading, 51% maths); Court Lane Junior Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 78% reading, 69% maths); Court Lane Infant Academy (0.7 miles, Good); and Beacon View Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 53% reading, 47% maths).

Medina Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Medina Primary School (as of September 2025): 79% would recommend the school, 86% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (86%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (50%).

46.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 11.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Asian (7%).

The nearest railway station is Cosham Rail Station, about 670 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sixth Avenue (e-bound), 140 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Medina Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 330 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Portsmouth (499).

Medina Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Medina Primary School are UTC Portsmouth (1 mile), Trafalgar School (1 mile), Springfield School (1.3 miles) and Castle View Academy (1.6 miles).