Schools in Portsmouth

The latest Ofsted inspection of every state school in Portsmouth. You apply to Portsmouth for a place at these schools.

schools

61

with a report card

15

due for inspection

12

in a category of concern

2

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Latest report cards

1. Published 24 September 2026Craneswater Junior School

   Primary, Southsea, Portsmouth

   Report card, Jul 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected

2. Published 19 July 2026Southsea Infant School

   Primary, Southsea, Portsmouth

   Report card, Jun 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention

3. Published 12 July 2026The Flying Bull Academy

   Primary, Portsmouth

   Report card, Jun 2026: 7 needs attention

4. Published 8 July 2026Admiral Lord Nelson School

   Secondary, Portsmouth

   Report card, Jun 2026: 6 expected

5. Published 7 July 2026Castle View Academy

   Secondary, Portsmouth

   Report card, Jun 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention

6. Published 7 July 2026The Wymering School

   Special, Portsmouth

   Report card, Jun 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected

7. Published 1 July 2026Devonshire Infant School

   Primary, Southsea, Portsmouth

   Report card, May 2026: 7 expected

8. Published 28 May 2026Cliffdale Primary Academy

   Special, Portsmouth

   Report card, Nov 2025: 7 strong

9. Published 28 May 2026Mary Rose Academy

   Special, Portsmouth

   Report card, Jan 2026: 1 exceptional, 7 strong

10. Published 21 May 2026Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery

    Primary, Portsmouth

    Report card, Apr 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention

In a category of concern

1. Mayfield School

   Secondary, Portsmouth

   Inadequate (Nov 2022) Serious weaknesses

2. The Harbour School

   Special, Portsmouth

   Report card, Mar 2026: 1 needs attention, 5 urgent improvement Special measures

Longest since inspection

Schools whose next inspection is expected within six months or is later than usual. How we estimate this.

1. Last inspected Dec 2021Langstone Primary Academy

   Primary, Portsmouth

   School remains Good (Dec 2021)

2. Last inspected Apr 2022The Portsmouth Academy

   Secondary, Portsmouth

   School remains Good (Apr 2022)

3. Last inspected May 2022Westover Primary School

   Primary, Portsmouth

   Good (May 2022)

4. Last inspected Jun 2022St Edmund's Catholic School

   Secondary, Portsmouth

   School remains Outstanding (Jun 2022)

5. Last inspected Jul 2022St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

   Primary, Portsmouth

   Good (Jul 2022)

6. Last inspected Sep 2022Penbridge Infant School & Nursery

   Primary, Portsmouth

   School remains Good (Sep 2022)

7. Last inspected Nov 2022Mayfield School

   Secondary, Portsmouth

   Inadequate (Nov 2022) Serious weaknesses

8. Last inspected Nov 2022Priory School

   Secondary, Southsea, Portsmouth

   Good (Nov 2022)

9. Last inspected Dec 2022Cumberland Infant School

   Primary, Southsea, Portsmouth

   Good (Dec 2022)

10. Last inspected Feb 2023Penbridge Junior School

    Primary, Portsmouth

    School remains Good (Feb 2023)

11. Last inspected Mar 2023Fernhurst Junior School

    Primary, Southsea, Portsmouth

    School remains Good (Mar 2023)

12. Last inspected Jun 2024Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

    Primary, Southsea, Portsmouth

    Requires improvement (Jun 2024)

Every school

• Primary schools in Portsmouth

  45 schools, A to Z

• Secondary schools in Portsmouth

  11 schools, A to Z

• Special schools in Portsmouth

  5 schools, A to Z

Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.