Best Schools in Southsea
29 schools in Southsea
Key Facts
- Southsea is home to 29 schools, with 77.8% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a strong educational foundation in the area.
- Primary schools in Southsea have 55.7% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, indicating room for improvement in key stage performance.
- Secondary schools in Southsea lag behind national averages, with a Progress 8 score of -0.45 and 34.6% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, highlighting challenges in KS4 attainment.
- In Southsea, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.57 and spend £6,711 per pupil, while secondary schools have a ratio of 16.43 and spend £8,856 per pupil, showing varied educational resources.
Top Nurseries in Southsea
16 nurseries in Southsea
Top Primary Schools in Southsea
11 primary schools in Southsea
MH
Mayville High School
Southsea, PO5 2PE
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils458
P/T Ratio–
CI
Cumberland Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Southsea, PO4 9HJ
State · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence3.7%
Pupils176
P/T Ratio28.1
Meon Infant School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Southsea, PO4 8NT
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence3.9%
Pupils158
P/T Ratio19.8
Moorings Way Infant School
Southsea, PO4 8YJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.2%
Pupils127
P/T Ratio12.8
Top Independent Schools in Southsea
1 independent schools in Southsea
Frequently Asked Questions
Southsea has 29 schools, including 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 16 nurseries, 1 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Southsea | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 73% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 56% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.45 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 38.5 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,254 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.