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Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

Chivers Close, Southsea, PO5 1HG

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Pupils

477

Ages

2-11

FSM

44.7%

Capacity

450

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jun 2024

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

75.0%

Writing

65.0%

Maths

73.0%

RWM Combined

53.0%

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About Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Southsea, Portsmouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 53% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 477 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Chivers Close, Southsea, PO5 1HG | More schools in Portsmouth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2024 — Requires improvement
Oct 2019 — Good (predecessor: Cottage Grove Primary School)
Feb 2016 — Good (predecessor: Cottage Grove Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

What is Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery's latest exam results?

Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery: KS2 2024/25: 53% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery located?

Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Southsea, Portsmouth (PO5 1HG).

How many pupils attend Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery?

Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery has around 477 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery with other schools?

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