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Gatcombe Park Primary School

St Barbara Way, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 0UR

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Pupils

208

Ages

4-11

FSM

26.4%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

May 2023

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

80.0%

Writing

70.0%

Maths

73.0%

RWM Combined

63.0%

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About Gatcombe Park Primary School

Gatcombe Park Primary School is a primary school in Portsmouth, Portsmouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 208 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: St Barbara Way, Portsmouth, PO2 0UR | More schools in Portsmouth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Gatcombe Park Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2023 — Good
Nov 2011 — Good (predecessor: Gatcombe Park Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Gatcombe Park Primary School

What is Gatcombe Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Gatcombe Park Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Gatcombe Park Primary School's latest exam results?

Gatcombe Park Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Gatcombe Park Primary School located?

Gatcombe Park Primary School is a primary school in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (PO2 0UR).

How many pupils attend Gatcombe Park Primary School?

Gatcombe Park Primary School has around 208 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Gatcombe Park Primary School with other schools?

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