PrimaryData as of May 2026

St Swithun's Catholic Primary School

Taswell Road, Southsea, PO5 2RG

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

354

Ages

2-11

FSM

16.5%

Capacity

351

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

76.0%

Writing

87.0%

Maths

76.0%

RWM Combined

69.0%

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About St Swithun's Catholic Primary School

St Swithun's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Southsea, Portsmouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 69% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 354 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Taswell Road, Southsea, PO5 2RG | More schools in Portsmouth

Ofsted inspection history

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

Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
Sept 2019 — School remains Good
Feb 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Swithun's Catholic Primary School

What is St Swithun's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Swithun's Catholic Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.

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

St Swithun's Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 69% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Swithun's Catholic Primary School located?

St Swithun's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Southsea, Portsmouth (PO5 2RG).

How many pupils attend St Swithun's Catholic Primary School?

St Swithun's Catholic Primary School has around 354 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Swithun's Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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