Copnor Primary School
Community primary school in Portsmouth (Portsmouth).
Location
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"Pupils behave well, including in the early years. Pupils respect adults and know they are there to help them learn and keep safe. Copnor Primary School is a vibrant and welcoming school set in the heart of Copnor in Portsmouth. We work hard to achieve high standards in learning, offering many opportunities to learn creatively and explore imaginative ideas.
Most importantly to us, children are encouraged to think deeply about their learning. Our staff work as a team, continually reviewing individual progress and exploring new strategies to inspire our young learners. Our recent developments have put Copnor firmly into the 21st Century.
We have made huge strides into personalising learning for all of the children where they have individual learning targets matched to their abilities across a range of areas. Each classroom is fitted with state-of-the-art Active Boards allowing us to make use of video, computer software and the power of the Internet to enhance lessons.
They link with Apple iOS, Microsoft and Android applications. There is a school-wide wireless network and we have wireless devices in every part of the school for the children to use.
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.- Follow
- Key Events
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Active MarkRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 141096
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Constituency
- Portsmouth North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2014
Governing body (16 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lauren Findlay | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Toby Simmonds | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Tracey Pinkney | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Stuart Comben | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Richard Highfield | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Michael Aldridge | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lisa Marie Lunn | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Laura Sparrow | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Jack Lister | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Samantha Sinclair | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kerry Passingham | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Paul Goater | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jo Powell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Charley May Pitt | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Victoria Landi | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Matt Johnson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 |
| Miss Elizabeth Shackelford Former | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
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