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Portsmouth secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 41, comparable to England's 41, 78% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. St Edmund's Catholic School, Portsmouth leads among state secondary schools with strong results, while The Portsmouth Grammar School and Meoncross School are top-ranked options in the area. With 14 secondary schools serving Portsmouth, families across Southsea, North End, Cosham, and Hilsea have diverse choice ranging from faith schools to STEM-focused options. The city's coastal location and excellent transport links to London make it an attractive option for families seeking both academic quality and urban amenities. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Springfield School, Portsmouth | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Meoncross School | Independent | All-through | 2-16 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 2-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | The Portsmouth Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | UTC Portsmouth | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #7 | Trafalgar School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Miltoncross Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Mayfield School, Portsmouth | State | All-through | 4-16 years | Mixed | None | Inadequate |
State • All-through • 4-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Portsmouth Grammar School | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #2 | St Edmund's Catholic School, Portsmouth | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | Outstanding |
| N/A | Madani Academy | Independent | All-through | 5-16 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
Independent • All-through • 5-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Castle View Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Releasing Potential School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Portsmouth High School GDST | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Admiral Lord Nelson School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
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