Best Secondary Schools in Portsmouth 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 10 schools across Portsmouth. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Portsmouth has 10 secondary schools, of which 2 (20%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 8 rated Good — 100% of secondary schools in Portsmouth are rated Good or Outstanding overall. St Edmund's Catholic School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Portsmouth follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

10
Total schools
2
Outstanding
20%
Outstanding rate
56.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
33.8
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 St Edmund's Catholic School
Secondary
 Outstanding 84 View school
🥈 UTC Portsmouth
Secondary
 Outstanding 70 View school
🥉 Priory School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
4. Trafalgar School
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
5. Admiral Lord Nelson School
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
6. Castle View Academy
Secondary
 Good 47 View school
7. The Portsmouth Academy
Secondary
 Good 44 View school
8. Springfield School
Secondary
 Good 37 View school
9. Ark Charter Academy
Secondary
 Good 36 View school
10. Miltoncross Academy
Secondary
 Good 33 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Portsmouth?
There are 10 secondary schools in Portsmouth, of which 2 (20%) 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 St Edmund's Catholic School. 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?
20% of secondary schools in Portsmouth are rated Outstanding and 80% 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.