King's Academy College Park (Junior), based in Portsmouth, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.
King's Academy College Park (Junior) currently has around 448 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 31.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.6%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Crofton Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0NT |
| Website: | www.kgacollegepark.uk |
| Telephone: | 02392663645 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Portsmouth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rachel Carlyle |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 144506 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 492 |
| Number of Pupils: | 448 |
| Number of Boys: | 221 |
| Number of Girls: | 227 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 76.60% | 343 |
| Other White | 4.90% | 22 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.20% | 19 |
| African | 4.00% | 18 |
| Unclassified | 2.20% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 6 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.40% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brambles Nursery School and Children's Centre Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | - not rated | 3,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Junior School Crofton Road , North End PO2 0NT | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) Crofton Road , North End PO2 0NT | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Junior School Crofton Road , North End PO2 0NT | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) Crofton Road , PO2 0NT | 3out of 4 | 18 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| College Park Infant School Crofton Road , PO2 0LB | - not rated | 48 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | 4out of 4 | 1,522 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Portsmouth Boys' School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 2,264 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | - not rated | 352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffdale Primary School Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | - not rated | 566 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Centre for Children Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | - not rated | 620 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highlands Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 668 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.