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Highbury Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Highbury Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Portsmouth , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 411 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

411

Pupils

420

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Highbury Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Highbury Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Portsmouth. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Highbury Primary School — School Information

Full address
Dovercourt Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2RZ
Local authority
Portsmouth
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
26.3% of pupils
DfE URN
144191

Other Primary Schools in Portsmouth

If Highbury Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Portsmouth are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Highbury Primary School

Is Highbury Primary School oversubscribed?

Highbury Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Highbury Primary School?

Admission to Highbury Primary 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 Highbury Primary School cover?

Highbury Primary School is a primary school in Portsmouth, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Highbury Primary School?

Highbury Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.