Wimborne Primary School Catchment Area
Wimborne Primary School is a community primary school in Portsmouth , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 549 pupils, and a capacity of 570 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
549
Pupils
570
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Wimborne Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Wimborne Primary School is set by Portsmouth and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →Wimborne Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Wimborne Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 8DE
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148078
Other Primary Schools in Portsmouth
If Wimborne Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Portsmouth are the next closest alternatives.
Medina Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO6 3NH
Manor Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · PO1 5QR
Portsdown Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO6 3JL
St Jude's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · PO1 2NZ
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · PO1 3BN
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PO1 1PX
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Frequently Asked Questions — Wimborne Primary School
Is Wimborne Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Wimborne Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 570 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Wimborne Primary School? ▾
Admission to Wimborne 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 Wimborne Primary School cover? ▾
Wimborne 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 Wimborne Primary School? ▾
Wimborne Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.