St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Taswell Road Southsea Hampshire PO5 2RG |
| Phone | 02392829339 |
| Reference Number | 116386 |
St Swithun’s Catholic Primary School continues to maintain the high standards established in its previous inspection. The school provides a nurturing and respectful environment where pupils thrive and feel safe. With a strong focus on academic success, pupils develop independence and resilience, engaging fully in a wide range of enriching activities. The school’s ambitious curriculum is well-supported by knowledgeable staff, ensuring that most pupils are well prepared for their next educational stages.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 354 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.54%
Girls: 47.46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 48.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 19 | 45 |
| 2 | 17 | 27 | 44 |
| 3 | 24 | 21 | 45 |
| 4 | 23 | 23 | 46 |
| 5 | 31 | 14 | 45 |
| 6 | 21 | 24 | 45 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 47.2% |
| White, Other | 18.1% |
| African | 14.1% |
| White & Asian | 4.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 24 Sep 2019 | School inspection |
| 03 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils show exceptional behavior and respect towards each other and staff.
- The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to local context.
- High-quality interactions between adults and pupils support meaningful learning.
- Reading instruction is effective, enabling pupils to develop a deep understanding of texts.
- Strong provision and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- The school fosters a strong sense of responsibility among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not consistently use assessment information to adapt their teaching.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | ||
| Writing | -0.7 | ||
| Maths | 1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 29 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 27 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
Previous Years
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Southsea Infant School
Collingwood Road, Southsea Infant School, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 2SR |
0.23 miles |
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Craneswater Junior School
St Ronan's Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0PX |
0.39 miles |
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Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Bramble Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DT |
0.62 miles |
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Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Chivers Close, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1HG |
0.63 miles |
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Devonshire Infant School
Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0AG |
0.77 miles |
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Fernhurst Junior School
Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0AG |
0.81 miles |
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Cumberland Infant School
Methuen Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9HJ |
0.82 miles |
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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Somers Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 4LS |
0.87 miles |
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Wimborne Primary School
Wimborne Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8DE |
0.98 miles |
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St Jude's CofE Primary School
St Nicholas Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2NZ |
1 miles |
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Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Lincoln Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5BG |
1.08 miles |
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
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1.12 miles |
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Milton Park Primary School
Eastney Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 8ET |
1.21 miles |
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Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Fyning Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1FG |
1.25 miles |
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Meon Junior School
Shelford Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8NT |
1.39 miles |
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Meon Infant School
Shelford Road, Milton, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 8NT |
1.39 miles |
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1.5 miles |
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Ark Dickens Primary Academy
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1.52 miles |
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Manor Infant and Nursery School
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1.65 miles |
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Moorings Way Infant School
Moorings Way, Milton, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 8YJ |
1.82 miles |
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Mayville High School
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Ark Charter Academy
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The Portsmouth Grammar School
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1.1 miles |
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Mary Rose Academy
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1.27 miles |
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Miltoncross Academy
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1.46 miles |
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The Portsmouth Academy
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1.46 miles |
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Mayfield School
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2.66 miles |
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St Vincent College
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Trafalgar School
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3.28 miles |
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UTC Portsmouth
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King's Academy Bay House
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City of Portsmouth College
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3.81 miles |
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Redwood Park Academy
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3.84 miles |
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King's Academy Brune Park
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