Primary schools in Portsmouth

[Busymum89]

Hi mumsnetters, I am looking for recommendations for primary schools in Portsmouth. We are new to the area and are applying for our child who will start in September ‘25. If anyone has any insights based on your experiences I would greatly appreciate them. Thank you!

Do you know in which area you'll be living?

We’re based around Hilsea, but may move to Southsea. We have seen Gatcombe Primary and Kings Academy may be in catchment, but don’t have any insights on those yet.

Quite different areas (but both ok) so could be an interesting search.

Mary Rose academy seems to have a good rep?

The best secondary in Portsmouth (near Southsea) is St Edmund's Catholic School so might be worth looking at feeders for that? St John's Catholic primary maybe?

Thank you - I will take a look at these schools. This is really helpful 😀