Milton Park Primary School is a primary school in Portsmouth, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Milton Park Primary School currently has around 403 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 39.5% 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 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.6%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.6%. african pupils make up about 15.4% , followed by other white at 10.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Eastney Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8ET |
| Website: | www.miltonparkprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02392733792 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Portsmouth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Wendy Fowler |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148755 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 403 |
| Number of Boys: | 211 |
| Number of Girls: | 192 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 49.60% | 200 |
| African | 15.40% | 62 |
| Other White | 10.90% | 44 |
| Other Asian | 3.70% | 15 |
| Indian | 3.20% | 13 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.50% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 2.00% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.00% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 1.70% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 1.50% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 5 |
| Irish | 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 | 1,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Park Primary School Eastney Road , Southsea PO4 8ET | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Park Primary School Eastney Road , Southsea PO4 8ET | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Park Federated Primary School Eastney Road , PO4 8ET | - not rated | 2 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Park Infant School Perth Road , PO4 8EU | - not rated | 45 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meon Infant School Shelford Road , Milton PO4 8NT | - not rated | 427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross School Milton Road , Fratton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School (Specialist Sports College) Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth Girls' School St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 2,147 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Rose School Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | - not rated | 157 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 157 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Ford Hospital Special School 151 Locksway Road , Milton PO4 8LD | - not rated | 767 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Shore School Eastern Road , PO3 6EP | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.