Craneswater Junior School — Primary School in Southsea

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Craneswater Junior School

Southsea, PO4 0PX

506 Pupils

480 Capacity

7–11 Age Range

26.50% FSM %

264 Boys

242 Girls

About Craneswater Junior School

Craneswater Junior School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Southsea, Portsmouth, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 7–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 506 pupils on roll. School capacity: 480. Current headteacher: David Jones.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Portsmouth
Region	South East
Administrative District	Portsmouth
Parliamentary Constituency	Portsmouth South
Ward	Eastney and Craneswater
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10079066
URN	116223
Data Last Updated	18-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Colin Lihou	Chair of Governors	29/11/2023	28/11/2027	Appointed by LA
Mrs Karen Braham	Governor	29/11/2023	28/11/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr Adam Clow	Governor	29/11/2023	28/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adam Gould	Governor	12/02/2025	11/02/2029	Elected by parents
Ms Suzy Horton	Governor	29/11/2023	28/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jon Marks	Governor	16/04/2022	16/04/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Nicola Pinnock	Governor	17/02/2022	16/02/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Primsall	Governor	29/11/2023	28/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jenny Walker	Governor	16/10/2024	15/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board