Craneswater Junior School Catchment Area
Craneswater Junior School is a community primary school in Southsea, Portsmouth , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 506 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
7–11
Age range
506
Pupils
480
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Craneswater Junior School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Craneswater Junior School is set by Portsmouth and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Portsmouth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Portsmouth catchment area documents →Craneswater Junior School — School Information
- Full address
- St Ronan's Road, Southsea, PO4 0PX
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 26.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 116223
Other Primary Schools in Southsea
If Craneswater Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southsea are the next closest alternatives.
Bramble Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · PO4 0DT
Devonshire Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · PO4 0AG
Cumberland Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · PO4 9HJ
Southsea Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · PO5 2SR
Fernhurst Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · PO4 0AG
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PO5 2RG
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Frequently Asked Questions — Craneswater Junior School
Is Craneswater Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Craneswater Junior School currently has 506 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 480 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Craneswater Junior School? ▾
Admission to Craneswater Junior School is managed by Portsmouth. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Craneswater Junior School cover? ▾
Craneswater Junior School is a primary school in Southsea, Portsmouth, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Craneswater Junior School? ▾
Craneswater Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.