- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
68 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 391
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.8
Schools in PO6
A postcode district in Portsmouth
- Postcode district
- 36 schools and nurseries
In short: PO6 is a postcode district in Portsmouth with 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 22 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3611 primary · 4 secondary · 22 nurseries
Top-rated
All PO6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PO6
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 PO6
11 in PO6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
30 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 272
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
Met the standard at 1158%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 359
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.6
Top Secondary Schools in PO6
4 in PO6, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
207 first choices, 225 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.7%
- Pupils
- 1,133
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.8
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results below the England average.
119 first choices, 129 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 15.9%
- Pupils
- 757
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
Nurseries in PO6
22 in PO6, highest Ofsted grade first
Dolls House Nursery
Portsmouth, PO6 2JD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Elizabeth Foundation
Portsmouth, PO6 3LL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Portsmouth
Portsmouth, PO6 4SF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in PO6
2 in PO6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Redwood Park Academy
Portsmouth, PO6 2RY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.7%
- Pupils
- 168
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.0
The Wymering School
Portsmouth, PO6 3YB · All-through · Ages 9 to 16
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 21.0%
- Pupils
- 77
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.7
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PO6, 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
- Good19
- Not graded yet14
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in PO6 sit in 2 council areas. 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 PO6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PO6 has 36 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 PO6
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 PO6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PO6?
PO6 has 36 schools, including 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 22 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 PO6?
The highest-ranked schools in PO6 on Eduscope are Highbury Primary School, St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Solent Junior 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 PO6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 36 schools in PO6 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.