The Portsmouth Grammar Junior School A GSG School
- The Portsmouth Grammar Junior School
High Street
Portsmouth
PO1 2LN - Head: Mrs Amy Wilson-Smith
- T 023 9236 4219
- E [email protected]
- W www.pgs.org.uk/
- A mainstream independent school for pupils aged from 2 to 11 with a linked senior school
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Portsmouth
- Pupils: 353
- Religion: Christian
- Fees: £10,857 - £12,045 pa
- Open days: Virtual open experiences available
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- ISI report: View the ISI report
- Linked schools: The Portsmouth Grammar School
What The Good Schools Guide says..
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‘I don’t believe in private school’, said one devoted PGS parent, who feels that the advantages of PGS weigh decidedly in its favour against even outstanding state primary schools in the area, commenting on the combination of welcome, friendliness, mixed demographic and outstanding resources which make PGS unique. The sporting year starts with a talk by head of sport about the school's philosophy of sport: inclusivity, and being happy putting your trainers on. Ask if they enjoyed the match, not who won, exhorts the school (the newsletter no longer includes results). ‘One or two of the parents are…
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Other features
All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
Choir school - substantial scholarships and bursaries usually available for choristers.
Sports
Sailing
What The Good Schools Guide says
Head
Since April 2020, Mrs Amy Wilson-Smith, formerly deputy head at Brighton College Prep School, Abu Dhabi. Was also head of girls’ boarding at Dunhurst School, Prep School to Bedales School, as well as head of English. Educated at Fettes College in Edinburgh, BA in Sociology and Education from the University of York and PGCE from Homerton College, Cambridge.
Originally from Glasgow, Mrs Wilson-Smith enjoys travelling to exciting and interesting countries together with her husband Rudi and daughter Josie, as well as watching any sporting spectacle – in particular, Formula 1 and the Six Nations. A keen musician, she plays the violin and piano, and enjoys jogging and reading historical novels.
Entrance
Most join the nursery, others in reception, year 3 and increasingly year 5. Entry to nursery through observed play; to reception by...
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Special Education Needs
The Portsmouth Grammar Junior School is a selective independent day school for children of average to high ability. It believes that all children and young people are entitled to an education that enables them to make progress. Any child who is assessed as needing more or different support to that normally provided in school is said to have learning support needs. Every effort is made to ensure that each child receives the full curriculum entitlement. They are supported either in small groups, working with the learning support co-ordinator/teacher, or individually in class with teaching assistants, whichever is deemed to be the most appropriate to their needs. Specialist small group support is offered to children in Years 1-6. In-class 1:1 support is offered to children Year R- 6.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | Y |
| Aspergers | Y |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | Y |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | Y |
| Dysgraphia | |
| Dyslexia | Y |
| Dyspraxia | Y |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | Y |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | Y |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | Y |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | Y |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | Y |
| PD - Physical Disability | Y |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | Y |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | Y |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment | Y |
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