The Flying Bull Academy
Academy converter primary school in Portsmouth (Portsmouth).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
I am delighted to welcome you to our school website, where you can learn more about our academy, our curriculum, and our values. We welcome children from the age of two in our nursery, providing a strong foundation for their educational journey. As they progress through the school, they learn in modern classrooms with excellent access to outdoor and shared learning spaces.
Our fantastic library is designed to inspire a lifelong love of reading, and we are proud to offer additional facilities such as a sensory room and even our own radio station! We also have a 28-place Alternative Provision that supports children from across Portsmouth.
These children are dual-registered with their home school, and we work hard to provide tailored support for their social, emotional, and mental health needs. I encourage you to explore our website to discover more about our vibrant school community or arrange a visit so you can see for yourself. I look forward to welcoming you and your family to The Flying Bull Academy.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Drama
- Lego
- Stem
Key facts
- URN
- 140719
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Constituency
- Portsmouth North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2014
Governing body (4 current, 6 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Hibberd Chapman | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Anne Hibberd-Chapman Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hend AbuKlish | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Hannah Lee | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Grace Brown | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Lisa Caine Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Donna Fox Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Phil Matthews Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Lorraine Matthews Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Jackie Sandy Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record