- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
105 first choices, 90 offers made
Met the standard at 1158%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 620
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.7
Schools in PO3
A postcode district in Portsmouth
- Postcode district
- 11 schools and nurseries
In short: PO3 is a postcode district in Portsmouth with 3 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries113 primary · 2 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All PO3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PO3
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 PO3
3 in PO3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
37 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 226
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well below the England average.
89 first choices, 90 offers made
Met the standard at 1151%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 632
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.5
Top Secondary Schools in PO3
2 in PO3, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results below the England average.
288 first choices, 248 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.3%
- Pupils
- 1,245
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 3 areas
Results well below the England average.
124 first choices, 200 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1635.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.8%
- Pupils
- 983
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
Nurseries in PO3
6 in PO3, highest Ofsted grade first
Get Set Play
Portsmouth, PO3 5UB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Langstone Community Nursery
Portsmouth, PO3 6EY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Springwood Preschool
Portsmouth, PO3 5AL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PO3, 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.
- Good8
- Not graded yet3
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 PO3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PO3 has 11 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 PO3
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 PO3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PO3?
PO3 has 11 schools, including 3 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 6 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PO3?
The highest-ranked schools in PO3 on Eduscope are Langstone Primary Academy, Westover Primary School, Copnor 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 PO3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in PO3 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.