- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
55 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 351
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.1
Schools in PO5
A postcode district in Portsmouth
- Postcode district
- 14 schools and nurseries
In short: PO5 is a postcode district in Portsmouth with 6 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries146 primary · 3 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All PO5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PO5
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 PO5
6 in PO5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
53 first choices, 58 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 495
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.2
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results well below the England average.
53 first choices, 58 offers made
Met the standard at 1153%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 462
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.5
Top Secondary Schools in PO5
3 in PO5, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
133 first choices, 180 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.9%
- Pupils
- 883
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
Nurseries in PO5
7 in PO5, highest Ofsted grade first
Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery
Southsea, PO5 2NR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Southsea Nature Nursery
Portsmouth, PO5 3QW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Play Academy
Southsea, PO5 1JF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in PO5
1 in PO5, by the school's Eduscope score
Portsmouth High School GDST
Po5 3eq · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 436
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in PO5
2 in PO5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Mayville High School
Southsea, PO5 2PE · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 405
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Portsmouth High School GDST
Po5 3eq · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 436
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PO5, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good6
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet4
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 PO5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PO5 has 14 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 PO5
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 PO5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PO5?
PO5 has 14 schools, including 6 primary schools, 3 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 PO5?
The highest-ranked schools in PO5 on Eduscope are St Swithun's Catholic Primary School, Ark Ayrton Primary Academy, Ark Charter Academy. 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 PO5?
There are 2 independent schools in PO5. 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 PO5 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in PO5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in PO5 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.