Highbury Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Highbury Primary School
Address: Dovercourt Road, Cosham
Town/City: Portsmouth
County: Hampshire
Postcode: PO6 2RZ
Telephone Number: 02 3923 5404
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 0-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: University Of Chichester (multi) Academy Trust
Sponsor: University Of Chichester (multi) Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Watson
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 391 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.1%

Location and administration

URN: 144191
DfE Number: 851/2674
UKPRN: 10063923
UPRN: 1775021466
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Portsmouth (E06000044)
Constituency: Portsmouth North (E14001431)
Electoral Ward: Cosham (E05002445)

Easting & Northing: 466215E, 104657N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 50' 17.88" N 1° 3' 39.18" W
Plus Code: 9C2WRWQQ+8J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Lucy Barrett - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 7 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 July 2031.
  • Mina Begum - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 28 August 2025.
  • Fran Calabott - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2029.
  • Pauline Jeffs - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 May 2014 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 May 2026.
  • Lyndsey Knight - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
  • Mr Daniel Rulf - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mr Dean Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2029.
  • Jo Watson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Katie Williamson - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 December 2027.