Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Portsmouth 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 67 schools across Portsmouth. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

56.1%

Avg KS2 SATs

33.8

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Cliffdale Primary Academy Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Mary Rose Academy Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Redwood Park Academy Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	St Edmund's Catholic School Secondary	Outstanding	84	View school
5.	St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
6.	Bramble Infant School and Nursery Primary	Good	80	View school
7.	Devonshire Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
8.	Cumberland Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
9.	Southsea Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
10.	Manor Infant and Nursery School Primary	Good	80	View school
11.	Court Lane Infant Academy Primary	Good	80	View school
12.	Solent Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
13.	Moorings Way Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
14.	King's Academy College Park (Infant) Primary	Good	80	View school
15.	Penbridge Infant School & Nursery Primary	Good	80	View school
16.	Stamshaw Infant Academy Primary	Good	80	View school
17.	Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Primary	Good	79	View school
18.	St Paul's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	77	View school
19.	St Swithun's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
20.	Ark Dickens Primary Academy Primary	Good	74	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Portsmouth?

There are 67 primary & secondary schools in Portsmouth, of which 6 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Portsmouth?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Portsmouth is Cliffdale Primary Academy. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Portsmouth?

Primary and secondary school applications in Portsmouth are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Portsmouth council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Portsmouth?

9% of primary & secondary schools in Portsmouth are rated Outstanding and 79% are rated Good. 80.6% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.