Is Court Lane Junior Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 12 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 21st of 45 primary schools in Portsmouth. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Court Lane Junior Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at Court Lane Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Court Lane Junior Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Court Lane Junior Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Court Lane Junior Academy

Hilary Avenue, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2PP

Local ranking21st of 45 primary schools in Portsmouth

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

480

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 12 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 57.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 2.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 78.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 69.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 71.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 120

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 467
Boys: 235 (50%)
Girls: 239 (50%)
Capacity: 480 (99% full)
SEND: 23.1%
FSM Eligible: 21.8%
EAL: 13.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 19.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 22.6
Budget per Pupil: £5,019/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.9%
Asian Indian: 4.8%
White Other: 4.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.0%
Asian Other: 1.8%
Black African: 1.3%
Asian Chinese: 1.1%
Other: 0.7%

82.9%

White British

4.8%

Asian Indian

4.0%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02392375444

admin@courtlanejnr.co.uk

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Hilary Avenue

Portsmouth, South East

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Administrative

URN: 143316
UKPRN: 10057722
Establishment No.: 2644
Trust: UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER (MULTI) ACADEMY TRUST

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