- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
47 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 237
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
Schools in PO1
A postcode district in Portsmouth
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: PO1 is a postcode district in Portsmouth with 9 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries189 primary · 4 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All PO1 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PO1
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in PO1
9 in PO1, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
58 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1153%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 407
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
34 first choices, 37 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 446
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
Top Secondary Schools in PO1
4 in PO1, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
416 first choices, 238 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1656.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 1,157
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
117 first choices, 212 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1634.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.0%
- Pupils
- 1,203
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
Nurseries in PO1
7 in PO1, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Learners Day Care Ltd
Portsmouth, PO1 5PR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Roberts Day Nursery
Portsmouth, PO1 5JJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Haven
Portsmouth, PO1 4HA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in PO1
1 in PO1, by the school's Eduscope score
The Portsmouth Grammar School
Portsmouth, PO1 2LN · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 973
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in PO1
2 in PO1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Madani Academy
Portsmouth, PO1 4JZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 71
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The Portsmouth Grammar School
Portsmouth, PO1 2LN · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 973
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PO1, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good12
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every PO1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PO1 has 18 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in PO1
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about PO1
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PO1?
PO1 has 18 schools, including 9 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 2 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PO1?
The highest-ranked schools in PO1 on Eduscope are St Edmund's Catholic School, St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School, St Jude's CofE Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in PO1?
There are 2 independent schools in PO1. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in PO1 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in PO1?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in PO1 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.