- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 336
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
Schools in PO4
A postcode district in Portsmouth
- Postcode district
- 23 schools and nurseries
In short: PO4 is a postcode district in Portsmouth with 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2311 primary · 2 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All PO4 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PO4
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 PO4
11 in PO4, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well below the England average.
Met the standard at 1153%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 508
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
Met the standard at 1155%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 349
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.5
Top Secondary Schools in PO4
2 in PO4, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
320 first choices, 264 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.4%
- Pupils
- 1,278
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Nurseries in PO4
11 in PO4, highest Ofsted grade first
Canoe Lake Nursery
Southsea, PO4 9RF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Bears Forest Preschool
Southsea, PO4 8NB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bramble Infant School and Nursery (Early Years Childcare)
Portsmouth, PO4 0DT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in PO4
1 in PO4, by the school's Eduscope score
Mary Rose Academy
Portsmouth, PO4 8GT · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 13.0%
- Pupils
- 201
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.8
Special Schools in PO4
1 in PO4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Mary Rose Academy
Portsmouth, PO4 8GT · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 13.0%
- Pupils
- 201
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.8
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PO4, 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
- Good14
- 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 PO4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PO4 has 23 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 PO4
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 PO4
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PO4?
PO4 has 23 schools, including 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 11 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 PO4?
The highest-ranked schools in PO4 on Eduscope are Meon Junior School, Craneswater Junior School, Priory 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 PO4?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 23 schools in PO4 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.