Portsmouth
Penbridge Junior School
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
54% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, below the national average of around 61%.
- 54%
- Expected standard (R+W+M)
- 1%
- Higher standard (R+W+M)
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Admissions and catchment
Reception entry · Portsmouth council allocation figures, 2023–2024
Add a postcode to see where you would sit against past cut-offs.
Every on-time applicant was offered a place in 2024. Add your postcode to compare with earlier years.
Why we say “Add your postcode”
- In 2024 Portsmouth reports that every on-time applicant was offered a place (national offer day).
- 105 applications for 120 places in 2024 (0.9 per place).
What could change this
- We measure a straight line from your postcode centre. The council measures from your home address, sometimes along walking routes, so treat anything near the line with care.
- Cut-offs move every year with the number of applicants and siblings.
- Children with an EHC plan, looked-after children and siblings are usually offered places before distance is used.
- Past allocations never guarantee a place.
Everyone who applied on time was offered a place, so distance did not decide entry and there is no ring to draw.
Last offer distance
Furthest child offered a place.
Applications and places
Published admission number (PAN) against applications
105 applications for 120 places in 2024
Councils count applications differently (all preferences or first preferences only).
Pupils on roll
School census count against building capacity
87% full. Source: Get Information about Schools, 26 September 2026. A full school can still have places in the entry year.
Sources — check them yourself
- 2024 (national offer day): Portsmouth council allocation figures (PDF, page 77)
- 2023 (national offer day): Portsmouth council allocation figures (PDF, page 78)
- Official admissions page: Portsmouth. Use its address checker or booklet to confirm your own position.
Figures collected from council publications on 27 September 2026 and shown as printed, converted to km. Years the council did not publish are left blank. Past allocations never guarantee a place.
KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 54.0% | 1.0% | 66.0% | 78.0% | 72.0% | 103.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 70.0% | 0.0% | 82.0% | 78.0% | 80.0% | 106.0 | 104.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 52.0% | 3.0% | 67.0% | 66.0% | 64.0% | 103.0 | 101.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other primary schools in Portsmouth for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 141531 |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Anna Webb |
| Trust | THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | PO2 7RW |
| Latest pupils | 441 |
| FSM eligible | 52.2% |
Contact and identifiers
New Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7RW
https://penbridgeschool.org.ukView local authority page3333602190| DfE number | 2720 |
| UKPRN | 10047895 |
| Opened | 1 Nov 2014 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Jul 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |