- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
44 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.1%
- Pupils
- 312
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
Schools in PO2
A postcode district in Portsmouth
- Postcode district
- 33 schools and nurseries
In short: PO2 is a postcode district in Portsmouth with 14 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 17 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3314 primary · 4 secondary · 17 nurseries
Top-rated
All PO2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PO2
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 PO2
14 in PO2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
30 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 203
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
Met the standard at 1154%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 416
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.9
Top Secondary Schools in PO2
4 in PO2, best first
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1648.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 491
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
192 first choices, 224 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 1,031
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.1
- Ofsted:Inadequate
Results below the England average.
114 first choices, 110 offers made
Met the standard at 1155%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 11.4%
- Pupils
- 1,354
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Nurseries in PO2
17 in PO2, highest Ofsted grade first
Stubbington Lodge
Portsmouth, PO2 0HP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Apple Tree Day Nursery
Portsmouth, PO2 9SD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Carousel Nursery School
Portsmouth, PO2 8ND · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in PO2
1 in PO2, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1648.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 491
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.6
Special Schools in PO2
2 in PO2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cliffdale Primary Academy
Portsmouth, PO2 0SN · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.6%
- Pupils
- 218
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.5
The Harbour School
Portsmouth, PO2 8RA · Academy · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Urgent improvement in 5 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 48.6%
- Pupils
- 169
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.6
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PO2, 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
- Good20
- Requires improvement1
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet10
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 PO2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PO2 has 33 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 PO2
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 PO2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PO2?
PO2 has 33 schools, including 14 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 17 nurseries, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PO2?
The highest-ranked schools in PO2 on Eduscope are UTC Portsmouth, Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gatcombe Park 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 do I choose the right school in PO2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 33 schools in PO2 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.