Court Lane Junior Academy
Hilary Avenue, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2PPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Court Lane Junior Academy is a primary school in Portsmouth for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 65 schools in Portsmouth. It ranks 16th of 28 primary schools in Portsmouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 December 2018, report published 13 January 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 June 2024
Parents describe this school as 'caring, supportive and nurturing'. This is exemplified at lunchtimes when older pupils help younger pupils to enjoy an engaging range of outdoor play and learning opportunities. Playtimes are joyful and harmonious. Behaviour expectations are high, ensuring that classrooms are purposeful and industrious. The school fulfils its vision to 'believe, inspire and achieve' with strong aspirations for all. High- quality support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) creates an inclusive environment where everybody can thrive and succeed. Pupils achieve well across the curriculum. The school prioritises mental health and well-being through an extensive pastoral offer. Pupils are well prepared for secondary school as a result of carefully considered assembly and lesson activities. Visitors boost pupils' understanding of how to stay safe. This includes the police community support officer, lifeboat volunteers and a national children's charity. Pupils' talents and interests are encouraged and celebrated through a wide extra- curricular offer. There is something for everyone, with pupils enjoying music, competitive sports, inclusive festivals, gardening and outdoor education. Leadership roles range from prefect to house captain. School councillors are democratically elected. They are proud to represent Court Lane at the local 'Student Council', collaborating with pupils from other schools across the area.
What the school should improve
- Teaching does not secure exceptional pupil achievement in every subject. This means that some pupils do not make strong progress from their starting points in some subjects. The school must ensure that curriculum implementation is highly effective across every subject to ensure that pupils make strong progress across the whole curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
120 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
474 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Court Lane Junior Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court Lane Infant Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| 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
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Flitton
- Phone
- 02392375444
- Address
- Hilary Avenue, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2PP
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- URN
- 143316
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.