Gatcombe Park Primary School

Gatcombe Park Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Gatcombe Park Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Gatcombe Park Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Gatcombe Park Primary School?

Gatcombe Park Primary School has 203 pupils on roll.

What ages does Gatcombe Park Primary School take?

Gatcombe Park Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Gatcombe Park Primary School located?

Gatcombe Park Primary School is located in Portsmouth, PO2 0UR, Portsmouth.

How do I apply to Gatcombe Park Primary School?

Gatcombe Park Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Gatcombe Park Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Gatcombe Park Primary School was 1.177 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at Gatcombe Park Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 75.4% of pupils at Gatcombe Park Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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