Best schools in Portsmouth
Portsmouth schools vary by catchment island, so postcode pairing is essential. This ranking covers 55 schools in the Portsmouth local authority. Postcode area PO1 has the highest average school score (45.7 across 9 schools), while PO2 sits at the lower end (32.7). 96% of ranked Portsmouth schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 schools in Portsmouth on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Portsmouth comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Portsmouth ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | St Paul's Catholic Primary School | 61.1 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | 57.7 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Medina Primary School | 51.8 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Milton Park Primary School | 51.5 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Highbury Primary School | 50.5 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Solent Junior School | 50 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Bramble Infant School and Nursery | 50 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Trafalgar School | 46.3 | Good | Secondary |
| 19 | The Portsmouth Academy | 46.1 | Good | Secondary |
| 20 | Westover Primary School | 45.9 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Solent Infant School | 45.5 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Wimborne Primary School | 43 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Meon Junior School | 41.7 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Ark Dickens Primary Academy | 41.2 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery | 40.7 | Requires improvement | Primary |
| 26 | King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) | 40.1 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Langstone Primary Academy | 38.1 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Gatcombe Park Primary School | 37.9 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Court Lane Junior Academy | 32.7 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Stamshaw Infant Academy | 28.9 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about schools in Portsmouth
What is the best school in Portsmouth?
St Edmund's Catholic School is the top-ranked school in Portsmouth overall (LocaleIQ score 89.4 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 58.9. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in Portsmouth?
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School leads the Portsmouth primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 89.2). Ofsted: Good. KS2 expected 83% · higher 13%. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of Portsmouth primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in Portsmouth?
St Edmund's Catholic School leads the Portsmouth secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 89.4). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 58.9. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of Portsmouth secondary schools.
Which schools in Portsmouth are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
2 schools in the Portsmouth ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: St Edmund's Catholic School, UTC Portsmouth. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
Which area of Portsmouth has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, PO1 has the strongest cluster — 45.7 average across 9 ranked schools. PO2 sits at the lower end (32.7 average). Portsmouth schools vary by catchment island, so postcode pairing is essential. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
How many schools are ranked in Portsmouth?
This ranking covers 55 schools (primary and secondary) in the Portsmouth comparison pool. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.