Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

Contact details for the school

School Name: Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Address: Chivers Close
Town/City: Southsea
County: Hampshire
Postcode: PO5 1HG
Telephone Number: 02 3923 1133
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Gateway Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Gateway Multi Academic Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Lee Branscombe
Capacity: 450
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 462 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 48.7%

Location and administration

URN: 148709
DfE Number: 851/2689
UKPRN: 10088879
UPRN: 1775013417
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Portsmouth (E06000044)
Constituency: Portsmouth South (E14001432)
Electoral Ward: St Thomas (E05002454)

Easting & Northing: 464417E, 99444N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 47' 29.87" N 1° 5' 14.39" W
Plus Code: 9C2WQWR7+M3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Lee Branscombe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Mr Lee Branscombe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Rachel Canavan - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Mrs Rachel Canavan - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 November 2026.
  • Mrs Lorna Fletcher - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Mrs Lorna Fletcher - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 October 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Gilbert - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 January 2023. Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Mr Andrew Gilbert - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2025. Term runs until 30 November 2025.
  • Ms Anna Limpens - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 January 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Ms Anna Limpens - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 January 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 January 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Maynard - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Dr Emma Maynard - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 October 2028.
  • Mrs Lorna Preston - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Mrs Lorna Preston - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 November 2029.
  • Ms Anisa Sultana - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 August 2025.
  • Dr Anisa Sultana - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2027.