New Horizons Primary School
Portchester Road, North End, Portsmouth, PO2 7JBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
New Horizons Primary School is a primary school in Portsmouth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 65 schools in Portsmouth. It ranks 23rd of 28 primary schools in Portsmouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 July 2023, report published 27 September 2023
- 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 11 July 2023
Pupils enjoy learning in this safe, caring and happy school. The starfish logo reminds everyone that 'each day they should strive to make a positive difference'. Pupils appreciate how adults help them to learn and try out new things. Leaders and staff expect pupils to behave well, concentrate in lessons and try their hardest. On the whole, pupils rise to these high expectations. The youngest children get off to a flying start. They learn rules and routines, how to manage their emotions, and how to work and play together cooperatively. Leaders plan a range of trips and clubs, supporting pupils to widen their learning experiences. Pastoral care is a strength and ensures that pupils' physical and mental well-being is a priority. Pupils are learning to trust staff and talk to them about their worries or problems. When bullying does occur, leaders deal with this effectively. There is a sharp focus on developing the knowledge and skills that pupils need to keep themselves safe, including when online. Leaders understand that, for some pupils, school attendance needs to improve. Leaders' mantra of 'learning to read, to read to learn' is embedding across the whole school, and more children are now secure with phonics.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils at the earliest stages of learning to read are not catching up as quickly as they could. As a result, they struggle to decode new words using their knowledge of phonics. Leaders must ensure that these pupils receive enough regular additional support from staff who are experts in using the new phonics programme.
- A small group of pupils, including some of the most vulnerable, are not attending school as often as they should. These pupils miss out on important learning and are at risk of falling behind their peers. Leaders must implement the trust's attendance policy with rigour and continue to work closely with parents and the local authority.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
86 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
509 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near New Horizons Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Bull Academy | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention | 17% met the expected standard |
| Penbridge Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Manor Infant and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Lizzie Shackelford
- Phone
- 03333602160
- Address
- Portchester Road, North End, Portsmouth, PO2 7JB
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- URN
- 141530
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.