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Redwood Park Academy Catchment Area

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

Redwood Park Academy is a academy special sponsor led not applicable school in Portsmouth , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 165 pupils, and a capacity of 155 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

165

Pupils

155

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

Redwood Park Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Redwood Park Academy 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 165 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 155 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Redwood Park Academy — School Information

Full address
Wembley Grove, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2RY
Local authority
Portsmouth
School type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–16 years
Free school meals
57% of pupils
DfE URN
143828

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If Redwood Park Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Portsmouth are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Redwood Park Academy

Is Redwood Park Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Redwood Park Academy currently has 165 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 155 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Redwood Park Academy?

Admission to Redwood Park Academy 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 Redwood Park Academy cover?

Redwood Park Academy is a not applicable school in Portsmouth, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Redwood Park Academy?

Redwood Park Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.