Portishead Primary School
Station Road, Portishead, BS20 7DBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Portishead Primary School is a primary school in Portishead for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in North Somerset. It ranks 26th of 56 primary schools in North Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2014, report published 25 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 March 2025
The school has high expectations, which pupils respond well to. The school supports pupils, including the most vulnerable, to achieve their potential. Pupils learn a broad and balanced curriculum that enables them to know more about their locality as well as the wider world. From Reception onwards, pupils have their eyes opened to a range of different career possibilities beyond their time in school. Pupils learn about the 'people who help us', hearing from doctors, firefighters, police and other services. A recent visit from a nuclear engineer engaged pupils to think about their future aspirations. Pupils are happy in school. They respect each other, staff and visitors. The school is a very positive place that embodies the school's ethos of creating lifelong learners. Pupils understand school routines. At breaktimes, pupils play well together. Older pupils have buddies in the younger years and support them in their choice of games, such as skipping and ball catching. There are plenty of activities in which pupils can engage. The school organises external coaches so that older pupils can play football, basketball and netball. Pupils enjoy the school's wide range of extra-curricular clubs, from 'Eco 6' to chess.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not apply the school's agreed principles of effective teaching consistently, including checks on pupils' understanding. As a result, some pupils do not remember key concepts and do not deepen their knowledge well over time. The trust must ensure that teachers use effective strategies to deliver the curriculum so that pupils secure their knowledge well over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
370 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Portishead Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| High Down Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| High Down Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lucy Sargent
- Phone
- 01275843360
- Address
- Station Road, Portishead, BS20 7DB
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- URN
- 143282
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.