- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 232
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.7
Schools in PO12
A postcode district in Hampshire
- Postcode district
- 32 schools and nurseries
In short: PO12 is a postcode district in Hampshire with 13 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 15 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3213 primary · 2 secondary · 15 nurseries
Top-rated
All PO12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PO12
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 PO12
13 in PO12, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 253
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.4
Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Gosport, PO12 1JD · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
59 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 361
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
Top Secondary Schools in PO12
2 in PO12, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
308 first choices, 325 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 2,036
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
- Ofsted:Inadequate
Results well below the England average.
203 first choices, 204 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.5%
- Pupils
- 1,167
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.5
Nurseries in PO12
15 in PO12, highest Ofsted grade first
Alverbridge Nursery
Gosport, PO12 1ES · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Noah's Ark Pre-school
Gosport, PO12 4TQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Doves Nursery
Gosport, PO12 1LT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in PO12
2 in PO12, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
308 first choices, 325 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 2,036
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
St Vincent College
Gosport, PO12 4QA · Academy · Sixth Form · Ages 16 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
No published results yet.
Special Schools in PO12
1 in PO12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Oarsome Chance
Gosport, PO12 4QA · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 19
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PO12, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good21
- Requires improvement1
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet7
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 PO12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PO12 has 32 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 PO12
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 PO12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PO12?
PO12 has 32 schools, including 13 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 15 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PO12?
The highest-ranked schools in PO12 on Eduscope are King's Academy Gomer, Alverstoke Church of England Aided Junior School, King's Academy Bay House. 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 do I choose the right school in PO12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 32 schools in PO12 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.