Fernhurst Junior School Catchment Area
Fernhurst Junior School is a community primary school in Southsea, Portsmouth , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 361 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
7–11
Age range
361
Pupils
360
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Fernhurst Junior School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Fernhurst 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 →Fernhurst Junior School — School Information
- Full address
- Francis Avenue, Southsea, PO4 0AG
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 38.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 116221
Other Primary Schools in Southsea
If Fernhurst 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
Craneswater Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · PO4 0PX
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PO5 2RG
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Frequently Asked Questions — Fernhurst Junior School
Is Fernhurst Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Fernhurst Junior School currently has 361 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Fernhurst Junior School? ▾
Admission to Fernhurst 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 Fernhurst Junior School cover? ▾
Fernhurst 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 Fernhurst Junior School? ▾
Fernhurst Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.