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New Horizons Primary School Catchment Area

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

New Horizons Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Portsmouth , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 551 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

551

Pupils

630

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

New Horizons Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for New Horizons Primary School?

The catchment area for New Horizons Primary School is the geographic zone Portsmouth uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Portsmouth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, New Horizons 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.

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 →

New Horizons Primary School: 630 places, 87% filled: places available

New Horizons Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 551 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 35.2% of pupils at New Horizons Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Portsmouth.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Portsmouth publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Portsmouth school admissions →

New Horizons Primary School: School Information

Full address
Portchester Road, North End, Portsmouth, PO2 7JB
Local authority
Portsmouth
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
35.2% of pupils
DfE URN
141530

Other Primary Schools in Portsmouth

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to New Horizons Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: New Horizons Primary School

What is the catchment area for New Horizons Primary School?

The catchment area for New Horizons Primary School is the geographic zone Portsmouth uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Portsmouth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is New Horizons Primary School oversubscribed?

New Horizons Primary School has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 551 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Portsmouth.

What is the admissions policy for New Horizons Primary School?

Admission to New Horizons 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 New Horizons Primary School cover?

New Horizons 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 New Horizons Primary School?

New Horizons Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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