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  • Meoncross School
  • Springfield School, Portsmouth
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  • Trafalgar School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Portsmouth Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Portsmouth. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Portsmouth

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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
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
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
State · Secondary
#2PORTSMOUTH
#877England

St Edmund's Catholic School, Portsmouth

Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1RX
Portsmouth City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,150 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School237 offers / 678 applications
Subscription: 2.9xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
Independent · All-through
#3PORTSMOUTH
#890England

Meoncross School

65 Burnt House Lane, Fareham, Portsmouth, PO14 2EF
Hampshire council
GCSE
323 pupils
Mixed
2-16 years
None
Nursery
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
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
#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
#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

Map of Secondary Schools in Portsmouth

Interactive map showing secondary schools in Portsmouth. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Portsmouth

Drayton is a popular residential pocket within the Portsmouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Portsmouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Springfield School, PortsmouthStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Springfield School, Portsmouth#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Fareham is a popular residential pocket within the Portsmouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Portsmouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Meoncross SchoolIndependentAll-through2-16 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Meoncross School#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Fratton is a popular residential pocket within the Portsmouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Portsmouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10The Portsmouth AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Portsmouth Academy#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Hilsea is a popular residential pocket within the Portsmouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Portsmouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6UTC PortsmouthStateSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#7Trafalgar SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
UTC Portsmouth#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Trafalgar School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Milton is a popular residential pocket within the Portsmouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Portsmouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Miltoncross AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Miltoncross Academy#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

North End is a popular residential pocket within the Portsmouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Portsmouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AMayfield School, PortsmouthStateAll-through4-16 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Mayfield School, PortsmouthN/A
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

Old Portsmouth is a popular residential pocket within the Portsmouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Portsmouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge 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#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
St Edmund's Catholic School, Portsmouth#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding
Madani AcademyN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 5-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Paulsgrove is a popular residential pocket within the Portsmouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Portsmouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Castle View AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Castle View Academy#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Ridgway is a popular residential pocket within the Portsmouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Portsmouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AReleasing Potential SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Releasing Potential SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Southsea is a popular residential pocket within the Portsmouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Portsmouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Portsmouth High School GDSTIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Portsmouth High School GDST#11
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Stamshaw is a popular residential pocket within the Portsmouth area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Portsmouth and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Admiral Lord Nelson SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Admiral Lord Nelson School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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