Court Lane Infant Academy
Hilary Avenue, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2PPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Court Lane Infant Academy is a primary school in Portsmouth for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 65 schools in Portsmouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 November 2013, report published 5 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2024
This is a happy and kind place where all pupils are welcome. Pupils are highly motivated to learn and achieve their best. They are happy and love their school. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They show respect to adults and each other. The school's key values of 'believe, inspire and achieve' develop a sense of community and empathy. One pupil said, 'You can achieve it if you believe in yourself.' The school's motto of 'every child, every chance, every day' is the aspiration for the school's high-quality provision. The school has an ambitious and interesting curriculum. Pupils engage well in their learning activities. Pupils' outcomes in English and mathematics are strong and secure. Pupils' achievement in all other subjects is improving well. Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well and ensure that they are fully included in school life. The school encourages pupils to be active, responsible citizens. They can talk about the different ways they learn to respect people's differences. Pupils know there will always be a trusted adult they can talk to about any worries that they have. As a result, pupils feel safe and staff keep them safe in school.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the school has focused on covering too much content at the expense of pupils acquiring a depth of knowledge. This means that pupils do not always develop a greater depth of understanding over time in those subjects. The school should further refine the curriculum and prioritise the key content that it wants pupils to learn.
Pupil numbers and mix
346 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Court Lane Infant Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court Lane Junior Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Highbury Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| Portsdown Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| Medina Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 58% met the expected standard |
| Solent Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER (MULTI) ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Flitton
- Phone
- 02392378890
- Address
- Hilary Avenue, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2PP
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- URN
- 143315
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.