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Stamshaw Junior School Catchment Area

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

Stamshaw Junior School is an academy converter primary school in Portsmouth , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 282 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

282

Pupils

360

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Stamshaw Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Stamshaw Junior School?

The catchment area for Stamshaw Junior 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, Stamshaw 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.

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 →

Stamshaw Junior School: 360 places, 78% filled: places available

Stamshaw Junior School has a published admission number of 360 places. 282 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 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. 46.8% of pupils at Stamshaw Junior School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of 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 →

Stamshaw Junior School: School Information

Full address
Stamshaw Junior School, Tipner Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8QH
Local authority
Portsmouth
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
46.8% of pupils
DfE URN
147176

Other Primary Schools in Portsmouth

If Stamshaw Junior 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 Stamshaw Junior 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: Stamshaw Junior School

What is the catchment area for Stamshaw Junior School?

The catchment area for Stamshaw Junior 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 Stamshaw Junior School oversubscribed?

Stamshaw Junior School has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 282 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Portsmouth.

What is the admissions policy for Stamshaw Junior School?

Admission to Stamshaw 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 Stamshaw Junior School cover?

Stamshaw 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 Stamshaw Junior School?

Stamshaw Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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