Best Secondary Schools in Portsmouth 2026 — Rankings & Ofsted Ratings
Compare 12 secondary schools in Portsmouth — Ofsted ratings, GCSE & Progress 8 results & admissions data.
Portsmouth Secondary Schools at a Glance
12Secondary Schools in Portsmouth
75%Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (12 inspected)
-0.31Average Progress 8 across 8 schools
7Oversubscribed — more applicants than places
Top 10 Secondary Schools in Portsmouth
| School | Area | Ofsted | Progress 8 | 5+ GCSE % | EBacc % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's Catholic School | Portsmouth | Outstanding | +0.66 | 87% | 56% |
| Trafalgar School | Portsmouth | Good | -0.19 | 47% | 37% |
| Ark Charter Academy | Portsmouth | Good | -0.32 | 56% | 64% |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School | Portsmouth | Good | -0.35 | 66% | 71% |
| UTC Portsmouth | Portsmouth | Outstanding | -0.47 | 82% | 0% |
| Priory School | Portsmouth | Good | -0.55 | 55% | 29% |
| Miltoncross Academy | Portsmouth | Requires Improvement | -0.60 | 48% | 49% |
| Castle View Academy | Portsmouth | Requires Improvement | -0.70 | 46% | 18% |
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