Langstone Primary 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
We are delighted to introduce you to Langstone Primary Academy. We are very proud of our school. Our vision Think, Learn, Be Excellent Together is at the heart of our school's belief and understanding of the importance of being a friendly, safe environment where all children can flourish. The children at our school are enthusiastic, happy learners.
We aim to give our children learning and life experiences that inspire and motivate; are challenging and fun. Children are well-behaved and fully engaged in all activities, with all staff encouraging them to think for themselves and be passionate about their own learning. The Langstone community is one based on strong relationships of fairness and trust.
We value and encourage relationships with our parents and seek their involvement and support, recognising the vital role they play in their children's education.
We have an established reputation in the local community and all our staff strive to provide a caring and inclusive culture, promoting the very highest standards of education, where everyone is valued and treated with respect.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
Key facts
- URN
- 144846
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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
- 2017
Governing body (11 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jayalakshmi Vinayaka | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alyson Rook | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Lauren Miles | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Sarah Howard | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr David Stemp | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Loisa Hayward | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Joe Pirrie | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Frances Marshman | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Ms Georgina Chappell | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Chris Wells | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Joe Blakely | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Louisa Perkins Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
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