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UTC Portsmouth
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9DU, Portsmouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.0 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
493
Capacity
600
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong LocaleIQ score, this secondary school excels in providing a supportive learning environment for students aged 14-19. The school boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.3, with 76% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating solid academic performance. However, there is no EBacc entry data available, and while nearly half of the students progress to university, only 17% gain admission to top-third universities, suggesting room for improvement in higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 29 June 2021Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.3 | Top 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 76% | Top 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 44% | Top 49% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 49% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 96 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.1%
White Other4.7%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Other1.4%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
Location
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50.83039, -1.07061 · PO2 9DU
School details
Local authorityPortsmouth
RegionSouth East
URN143430
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.utcportsmouth.org
Frequently asked questions
What is UTC Portsmouth rated by Ofsted?
UTC Portsmouth was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 June 2021.
Is UTC Portsmouth a good school?
UTC Portsmouth scores 83.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at UTC Portsmouth in GCSEs?
UTC Portsmouth achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.3. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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