Is Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 25 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 29th of 45 primary schools in Portsmouth. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 53% of pupils at Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery 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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Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

Chivers Close, Southsea, PO5 1HG

Local ranking29th of 45 primary schools in Portsmouth

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Primary

Phase

450

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 25 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 53.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 75.0%
Writing (Expected): 65.0%
Maths (Expected): 73.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 69.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 55

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 477
Boys: 234 (51%)
Girls: 228 (49%)
Capacity: 450 (103% full)
SEND: 23.5%
FSM Eligible: 46.0%
EAL: 53.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 19.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,937/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 29.1%
Black African: 19.6%
Asian Bangladeshi: 13.9%
Other: 13.7%
White Other: 8.4%
Asian Indian: 4.6%
Asian Other: 2.7%
Mixed Other: 1.7%

29.1%

White British

19.6%

Black African

13.9%

Asian Bangladeshi

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02392341133

admin@cottagegrove.co.uk

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Chivers Close

Southsea, South East

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Administrative

URN: 148709
UKPRN: 10088879
Establishment No.: 2689
Trust: GATEWAY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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