What counts as an independent secondary school option in Portsmouth Council Area?

These pages use the Independent sector in the live school data, which typically includes fee-paying schools and other privately run institutions.

Can I compare independent and state secondary schools in Portsmouth Council Area?

Yes. Use this page for the independent subset, then return to the main Portsmouth Council Area hub to compare the wider market including state-funded options.

Do independent secondary schools in Portsmouth Council Area appear on the map too?

Yes. The map section uses the same filtered school set as the ranking list, so you can review location and nearby alternatives without leaving the page.

Best Independent Secondary Schools in Portsmouth Council Area

Schools across the Portsmouth council area. Compare independent secondary schools with rankings, inspection outcomes, maps and local area views. This page currently lists 4 schools in Portsmouth Council Area. Schools featured here include The Portsmouth Grammar School, Mayville High School and Madani Academy.

Key Performance Metrics for Portsmouth Council Area

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Portsmouth Council Area63%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Portsmouth Council Area38.9

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Portsmouth Council Area33%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Portsmouth Council Area3.3

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Portsmouth Council Area7.9/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Portsmouth Council Area

63%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Portsmouth Council Area

38.9vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Portsmouth Council Area

33%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Portsmouth Council Area

3.3vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Portsmouth Council Area

7.9/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Portsmouth Council Area

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