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Meon Junior School Catchment Area

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

Meon Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Portsmouth , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 349 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

349

Pupils

360

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Meon Junior School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Meon Junior 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: 97% 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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Meon Junior School — School Information

Full address
Shelford Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 8NT
Local authority
Portsmouth
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
28.4% of pupils
DfE URN
144581

Other Primary Schools in Portsmouth

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Meon Junior School

Is Meon Junior School oversubscribed?

Meon Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Meon Junior School?

Admission to Meon 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 Meon Junior School cover?

Meon Junior School is a primary school in 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 Meon Junior School?

Meon Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.