St Jude's CofE Primary School, Portsmouth
St Jude's CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Portsmouth. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 19th-highest of the 28 schools in Portsmouth with published results, and 11,625th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Portsmouth (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Jude's CofE Primary School in detail
St Jude's CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We welcome children into school from 8.30am. The school day starts at 8.45am . At 8.50am all children take part in whole school assembly or an act of Collective Worship. Mid morning, all children take a 15 minute break from their learning."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 27 November 2026, an open day on Monday 30 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 10 December 2026 and an open day on Saturday 12 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Portsmouth
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at St Jude's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 62% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 70% and 68% in Portsmouth and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 72% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Jude's CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 58 families put St Jude's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 112 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Jude's CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Jude's CofE Primary School are Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 75% reading, 73% maths); St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 86% maths); Ark Ayrton Primary Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 78% reading, 81% maths); and Southsea Infant School (1 mile, Good).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Jude's CofE Primary School.
Cottage Grove Primary School and NurserySt George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary SchoolArk Ayrton Primary AcademySouthsea Infant School
Who goes there
32.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (48%), Mixed (13%) and Asian (11%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Southsea Hoverport, about 560 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Portsmouth Grammar School (ne-bound), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 906 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Portsmouth (499), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Jude's CofE Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Jude's CofE Primary School are Ark Charter Academy (0.7 miles) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.8 miles).
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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are proud ambassadors of their school. They are keen to share what is special about their school and talk positively about the range of clubs and activities on offer. The strong music offer in school supports pupils' wider development. Pupils represent the school at different musical and sporting events. They are delighted to do so.
The core values are woven through the school and there is a strong emphasis on kindness. As a result of this ethos, behaviour is calm throughout the school. The caring and nurturing ethos is particularly evident during social times. On the playground, pupils from all year groups play together. They happily share the equipment and make sure everyone is included in their games.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The new headteacher has quickly established an accurate view of the school. Strengths and priorities for development are understood clearly. The school is going through a period of change as it continues to revise the curriculum offer. Most staff feel well-supported and appreciate the training they undertake. The school works closely with external agencies to provide further support with the planned changes.
Currently, some subjects, such as physical education and music, are more developed than others. In these subjects, the precise content that pupils should know is identified clearly and is well-sequenced from Reception to Year 6. Other subjects are in a transitional phase, resulting in a disconnect between the old and new systems. In these subjects, teachers are not as confident in how to present information to pupils in a way which helps them learn.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded 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 February 2019 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
29.2%
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 remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 87% to 62% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 68% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
11
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Jude's CofE Primary School.
- Super Camps- PortsmouthAt the school · Not yet graded
- CSS Activities510m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Jude's CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Portsmouth. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Train Stations
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Jude's CofE Primary School 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
- 64
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 64 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 12 serious and 51 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
18 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 counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
410 pupils
420 places
10 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Portsmouth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Portsmouth
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.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
60
SEN Support
21
EHC Plans
19.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
407
Total Pupils
216
Boys
191
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
18.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,837
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,493
Per pupil
£2575k
Total funding
£168k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
12.4%
Persistent absence
380
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
St Jude's CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Jude's CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Jude's CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Jude's CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 62% did so in maths.
What is St Jude's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Jude's CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Jude's CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Jude's CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Portsmouth allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Jude's CofE Primary School?
St Jude's CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Jude's CofE Primary School?
Classes at St Jude's CofE Primary School average 29 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Jude's CofE Primary School?
St Jude's CofE Primary School has around 407 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Jude's CofE Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at St Jude's CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 12.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Jude's CofE Primary School?
Apply through Portsmouth's coordinated admissions process, naming St Jude's CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Jude's CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Super Camps- Portsmouth (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are St Jude's CofE Primary School's term dates?
St Jude's CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Portsmouth. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near St Jude's CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 64 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 12 serious and 51 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 18 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 St Jude's CofE Primary School?
St Jude's CofE Primary School is at St Nicholas Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2NZ.
Sources: Portsmouth term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)