Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

About Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery is an academy converter in Southsea, Portsmouth, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 477 pupils on roll. It is part of GATEWAY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 44.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 56.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Portsmouth →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

477 / 450 (106%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 June 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Chivers Close, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 1HG

Phone

02392341133

Headteacher

Lee Branscombe

Website

www.cottagegrove.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery?

Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery is an academy converter in Southsea, Portsmouth, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery have?

Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery has 477 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024).

How does Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

53% of pupils at Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery part of an academy trust?

Yes — Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery is part of GATEWAY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery?

Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery is located at Chivers Close, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 1HG.