King's Academy College Park (Infant)
Crofton Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0NTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
King's Academy College Park (Infant) 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 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2023, report published 18 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 November 2023
Pupils are happy and safe in this vibrant school. The school's 'dragon values' of kindness, responsibility, resilience, teamwork, challenge, independence and creativity are well understood by pupils. They are proud that these values guide them in school and beyond. Pupils know that staff expect them to behave well. They are respectful and considerate of each other. Pupils say, 'Everyone is kind here, so no one has any broken feelings.' Teachers make lessons fun and interesting so that pupils enjoy their learning. Pupils are keen readers. Children in early years love retelling the many stories they hear and read. The school develops pupils' wider interests well through an impressive range of extra-curricular activities. Pupils enjoy attending clubs such as choir, netball and origami. They are excited about the trips and residentials that help bring learning to life. The school gives pupils opportunities to develop their leadership skills. Pupils help serve the wider community by helping to supply the local foodbank and singing in the nearby residential home. Many pupils are members of the school council or serve as kindness or anti-bullying ambassadors. Pupils know these roles are important because they help make the school an even better place.
What the school should improve
- While the school has designed a precise and well-sequenced curriculum, a few teachers do not always make the best pedagogical choices to deliver the curriculum effectively. This means that occasionally, some pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that staff receive training on appropriate pedagogical and activity choices so that the delivery of the curriculum is consistently effective.
- The model of local governance is in a transitional stage. Many local governors are new to the role. Local governance is not yet as effective as it could be in supporting the school to further improve. Leaders should ensure that local governors understand their roles and that training supports local governors to quickly become effective in their roles.
Pupil numbers and mix
304 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near King's Academy College Park (Infant)
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Copnor Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 51% met the expected standard |
| New Horizons Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- KING'S GROUP ACADEMIES
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachel Carlyle
- Phone
- 02392663645
- Address
- Crofton Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0NT
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- URN
- 145452
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.