Schools in Portsmouth: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
264 registered schools in Portsmouth, South East. 59% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then check a specific postcode for catchment distance.
264
Schools total
222 primary · 41 secondary
59%
Good or Outstanding
156 of 264
30
Rated Outstanding
126
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Portsmouth
222 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Aldingbourne Primary School | PO20 3QR | Outstanding |
| Alverstoke Community Infant and Pre-School | PO12 2LH | Outstanding |
| Bembridge Church of England Primary School | PO35 5RH | Outstanding |
| Bidbury Infant School | PO9 3EF | Outstanding |
| Binstead Primary School | PO33 3SA | Outstanding |
| Crofton Anne Dale Infant School | PO14 3PH | Outstanding |
| Crofton Hammond Infant School | PO14 2DE | Outstanding |
| Crofton Hammond Junior School | PO14 2DE | Outstanding |
| Denmead Infant School | PO7 6PN | Outstanding |
| Downview Primary School | PO22 8ER | Outstanding |
| Gomer Infant School | PO12 2RP | Outstanding |
| Hambledon Primary School | PO7 4RT | Outstanding |
| Harrison Primary School | PO16 7EQ | Outstanding |
| Horndean Infant School | PO8 9LS | Outstanding |
| Jessie Younghusband Primary School | PO19 3RE | Outstanding |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) | PO2 0NT | Outstanding |
| Meon Infant School | PO4 8NT | Outstanding |
| Mill Rythe Junior School | PO11 0PA | Outstanding |
| Newtown Soberton Infant School | PO17 6LJ | Outstanding |
| Ranvilles Infant School | PO14 3BN | Outstanding |
| Red Barn Community Primary School | PO16 8HJ | Outstanding |
| St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School | PO9 2JX | Outstanding |
| St James Church of England Controlled Primary School | PO10 7PX | Outstanding |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | PO1 1PX | Outstanding |
| Wallisdean Infant School | PO14 1HT | Outstanding |
Best secondary schools in Portsmouth
41 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Luffa School, Chichester | PO19 3HP | Outstanding |
| Cams Hill School | PO16 8AH | Outstanding |
| Springfield School | PO6 1QY | Outstanding |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School | PO3 5XT | Good |
| Bourne Community College | PO10 8PJ | Good |
| Chichester High School | PO19 8EB | Good |
| Crofton School | PO14 2AT | Good |
| Crookhorn College | PO7 5UD | Good |
| Havant Academy | PO9 5JD | Good |
| Horndean Technology College | PO8 9PQ | Good |
| Lift Ryde | PO33 3LN | Good |
| Miltoncross Academy | PO3 6RB | Good |
| Oaklands Catholic School | PO7 7BW | Good |
| Ormiston Six Villages Academy | PO20 3UE | Good |
| Portchester Community School | PO16 9BD | Good |
| Priory School | PO4 0DL | Good |
| St Edmund's Catholic School | PO1 1RX | Good |
| St Philip Howard Catholic School | PO22 0EN | Good |
| The Academy, Selsey | PO20 9EH | Good |
| The Cowplain School | PO8 8RY | Good |
| The Hayling College | PO11 0NU | Good |
| The Henry Cort Community College | PO15 6PH | Good |
| The Regis School | PO21 5LH | Good |
| Trafalgar School | PO2 9RJ | Good |
| Warblington School | PO9 2RR | Good |
Check schools near a specific Portsmouth address
Ofsted ratings tell you which schools are strong, but admission depends on distance. A PostcodeCheck area report lists every school near your exact postcode with its rating, type, and distance, plus crime, flood, broadband, and house-price data.
Schools in Portsmouth: FAQ
How many schools are there in Portsmouth?
There are 264 registered schools in Portsmouth on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data — 222 primary, 41 secondary, and the remainder all-through, special, or 16+ providers. Of these, 59% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Portsmouth?
30 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Portsmouth, and 126 more are rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so proximity (your postcode's distance to the school) usually determines whether you can get a place.
How do I check school catchment for a Portsmouth postcode?
Catchment depends on the exact address. Enter any Portsmouth postcode into PostcodeCheck and the area report lists every school near that postcode, its Ofsted rating, type, and distance — the data admissions teams use to decide places.
Does living near a good school in Portsmouth affect house prices?
Yes. Homes inside the effective catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically command a 5-15% premium. The effect is strongest for primary schools, where catchment areas are smaller and admissions are tightly distance-based.