Open State Primary Mixed

Fernhurst Junior School

Francis Avenue, Southsea, PO4 0AG
361 Pupils
360 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
38.20% FSM %
169 Boys
192 Girls
About Fernhurst Junior School

Located in Southsea (PO4 0AG), Fernhurst Junior School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 7–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Portsmouth.

It has 361 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Roberta Kirby.

Data for Fernhurst Junior School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

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 Central Southsea
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 10079067
URN 116221
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sally Cooke Chair of Governors 08/02/2017 31/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Clare Goodall Governor 01/04/2013 13/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Bruce Jacobs Governor 15/11/2023 12/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Claire King Governor 23/05/2018 23/05/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Roberta Kirby Governor 01/09/1996 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Brenda Schouller Governor 19/05/2021 19/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Christopher Shelton Governor 18/10/2017 17/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Wemyss Governor 02/10/2019 02/10/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Frequently Asked Questions
Fernhurst Junior School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Southsea, Portsmouth.
Fernhurst Junior School has 361 pupils, with a capacity of 360.
Fernhurst Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Fernhurst Junior School is Mrs Roberta Kirby.
Fernhurst Junior School is at Francis Avenue, Southsea, PO4 0AG, in the Portsmouth local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Fernhurst Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Fernhurst Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Roberta Kirby
Francis Avenue, Southsea, PO4 0AG
Location
Quick Summary
URN 116221
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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