Open Other Primary Mixed

Highbury Primary School

Dovercourt Road, Portsmouth, PO6 2RZ
Part of: UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER (MULTI) ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Highbury Primary School
Portsmouth, PO6 2RZ
411 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
26.30% FSM %
198 Boys
213 Girls
About Highbury Primary School

Highbury Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Portsmouth, Portsmouth, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 411 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Joanne Watson.

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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Portsmouth
Region South East
Administrative District Portsmouth
Parliamentary Constituency Portsmouth North
Ward Cosham
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
Trust / Sponsor UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER (MULTI) ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-07-2017
UKPRN 10063923
URN 144191
Data Last Updated 18-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Pauline Jeffs Chair of Local Governing Body 20/05/2014 26/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mina Begum Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 28/08/2025 — N/A
Fran Calabott Local Governor 07/10/2025 06/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Bob Griffin Local Governor 01/09/2017 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Lyndsey Knight Local Governor 01/01/2026 01/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Mr Daniel Rulf Local Governor 02/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dean Thompson Local Governor 07/10/2025 06/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Jo Watson Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Katie Williamson Local Governor 11/12/2023 11/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highbury Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Portsmouth, Portsmouth.
Highbury Primary School has 411 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Highbury Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Highbury Primary School is Mrs Joanne Watson.
Highbury Primary School is at Dovercourt Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2RZ, in the Portsmouth local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Highbury Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Highbury Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Joanne Watson
Dovercourt Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2RZ
02392375404
highburyprimary.chimat.uk/
Location
PO6 2RZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144191
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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