King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)
Doyle Avenue, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9NEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) is a primary school in Portsmouth for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 65 schools in Portsmouth. It ranks 22nd of 28 primary schools in Portsmouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 October 2023, report published 22 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 October 2023
Pupils are joyous in this warm, welcoming and inclusive school. Happiness is at the heart of the school's excellent work to boost well-being and mental health through exceptional pastoral care. Many pupils benefit from calming activities and expert help in the 'dragon's den', supporting issues such as bereavement and anxiety. Pupils are safe and enjoy warm relationships with staff who truly care about them. Expectations are high for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve well. Aspirations are mostly realised through a well-planned curriculum and sharp focus on personal development throughout school life. Pupils' achievement in writing is weaker and the school is working to strengthen this. Behaviour is positive. Pupils work, play and collaborate well. When pupils need help to manage their emotions, the school supports them to feel better and make safe choices. Bullying has happened, but leaders take it seriously and take robust action. Cases are few and pupils know adults will help. The school makes excellent efforts to ensure strong take up of opportunities by disadvantaged pupils. Everyone enjoys trips, clubs and opportunities to take on responsibility. Pupils welcome visitors to teach them about different faiths and cultures. Pupils show strong understanding of equality. They celebrate diversity and say 'being different is what makes us special'.
What the school should improve
- The teaching of writing has not been effective enough. As a result, pupils' achievement in writing is below average by the end of Year 6. The school is rightly prioritising this and must ensure that pupils learn to write with accuracy and success.
- Assessment is not embedded in some foundation subjects. This means that teachers do not precisely identify gaps in pupils' knowledge. The school must embed effective assessment practice to ensure that teachers know what pupils have successfully learned and remembered across all subjects and use this to inform their teaching.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
119 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
352 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Stamshaw Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- KING'S GROUP ACADEMIES
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kathryn Wilden
- Phone
- 02392662129
- Address
- Doyle Avenue, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9NE
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- URN
- 145450
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.