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  • UTC Portsmouth
  • Portsmouth High School GDST
  • The Portsmouth Grammar School
  • The Portsmouth Academy
  • Miltoncross Academy
  • Castle View Academy
  • Trafalgar School
  • Admiral Lord Nelson School
  • Springfield School, Portsmouth
  • Meoncross School
  • St Edmund's Catholic School, Portsmouth
  • Madani Academy
  • Releasing Potential School
  • Mayfield School, Portsmouth
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Portsmouth Area

Portsmouth secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 41, comparable to England's 41, with 78%% of schools rated Good or Outstanding. [TOP_SCHOOL_2_Sc] leads among state secondary schools with strong results, while [TOP_SCHOOL_1_Sc] and [TOP_SCHOOL_3_Sc] 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.

Key Performance Metrics for Portsmouth
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Portsmouth40.6
vs
England41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Portsmouth11%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Portsmouth3.5
vs
England4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Portsmouth78%
vs
England86%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Portsmouth
40.6vsEngland
41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Portsmouth
11%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Portsmouth
3.5vsEngland
4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Portsmouth
78%vsEngland
86%
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State · Secondary & Post-16
#6PORTSMOUTH
#2,564England

UTC Portsmouth

London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9DU
Portsmouth City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
467 pupils
Mixed
14-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#11PORTSMOUTH
#4,066England

Portsmouth High School GDST

25 Kent Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3EQ
Portsmouth City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
495 pupils
Girls
2-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
Independent · All-through
#1PORTSMOUTH
#238England

The Portsmouth Grammar School

High Street, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN
Portsmouth City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,296 pupils
Mixed
3-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
State · Secondary
#10PORTSMOUTH
#3,455England

The Portsmouth Academy

St Mary's Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5PF
Portsmouth City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,217 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School218 offers / 383 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#9PORTSMOUTH
#3,421England

Miltoncross Academy

Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, PO3 6RB
Portsmouth City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
915 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School189 offers / 355 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#8PORTSMOUTH
#3,403England

Castle View Academy

Allaway Avenue, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, PO6 4QP
Portsmouth City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
687 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School166 offers / 199 applications
Subscription: 1.2xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#7PORTSMOUTH
#3,237England

Trafalgar School

London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9RJ
Portsmouth City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,024 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School199 offers / 698 applications
Subscription: 3.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#5PORTSMOUTH
#2,335England

Admiral Lord Nelson School

Dundas Lane, Portsmouth, PO3 5XT
Portsmouth City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,212 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School249 offers / 748 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#4PORTSMOUTH
#2,285England

Springfield School, Portsmouth

Central Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, PO6 1QY
Portsmouth City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,103 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School239 offers / 396 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Portsmouth

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Neighbourhoods in Portsmouth

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Springfield School, PortsmouthStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Springfield School, Portsmouth

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Meoncross SchoolIndependentAll-through2-16 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Meoncross School

Independent • All-through • 2-16 years

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10The Portsmouth AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Portsmouth Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#10
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6UTC PortsmouthStateSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#7Trafalgar SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
UTC Portsmouth

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Trafalgar School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Miltoncross AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Miltoncross Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#9
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AMayfield School, PortsmouthStateAll-through4-16 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Mayfield School, Portsmouth

State • All-through • 4-16 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1The Portsmouth Grammar SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#2St Edmund's Catholic School, PortsmouthStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
N/AMadani AcademyIndependentAll-through5-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
The Portsmouth Grammar School

Independent • All-through • 3-18 years

#1
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
St Edmund's Catholic School, Portsmouth

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding
Madani Academy

Independent • All-through • 5-16 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Castle View AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Castle View Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#8
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AReleasing Potential SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Releasing Potential School

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Portsmouth High School GDSTIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Portsmouth High School GDST

Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years

#11
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Admiral Lord Nelson SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Admiral Lord Nelson School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

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