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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

Cottage View, Landport, Portsmouth, PO1 1PX

Voluntary aided school · Ages 3–11 · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2022

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Academic picture

83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Portsmouth

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

93.0%

Writing

83.0%

Maths

87.0%

RWM Combined

83.0%

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Good

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About St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Portsmouth, Portsmouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 83% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 234 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Cottage View, Portsmouth, PO1 1PX | More schools in Portsmouth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2022 — Good
Mar 2008 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

What is St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 83% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School located?

St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (PO1 1PX).

How many pupils attend St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School?

St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School has around 234 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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