The Harbour School
Special school in Portsmouth. Report card, Mar 2026: 1 needs attention, 5 urgent improvement. Special measures.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 18 March 2026, report published 10 May 2026.
Special measures. Ofsted has placed the school in a category of concern, so it will be monitored and visited again.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | 20% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Urgent improvement | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Urgent improvement | 1% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Urgent improvement | under 1% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Urgent improvement | under 1% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Urgent improvement | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
- Urgent improvement
- Serious weaknesses that need to be put right quickly.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around March 2030
The last inspection was in March 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby special schools
- 0.9 milesCliffdale Primary Academy
Report card, Nov 2025: 7 strong
- 1.8 milesRedwood Park Academy
Some aspects not as strong (Apr 2025)
- 2.0 milesThe Wymering School
Report card, Jun 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected
- 2.6 milesMary Rose Academy
Report card, Jan 2026: 1 exceptional, 7 strong
- 4.0 milesRiverside Community Special School
Good (Jun 2023)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.