Schools across Portsmouth
Local authority · 67 schools across 3 towns
67
45 primary · 10 secondary
29,581
90% capacity used
16
2 outstanding · 14 good
32,945
3,364 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
64.8%
KS2 Maths
61.7%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
1,818 spare places
Secondary Schools
182 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
7.3%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
18.1%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
61
2024/25
Absence trend across Portsmouth schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
4%
Plans Issued
485
Assessment Requests
516
Tribunal Cases
9
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
30
Lodged
(0.8%)
17
Heard
2
Successful
(12%)
Primary (infant classes)
15
Lodged
(0.6%)
7
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
101
Lodged
(3.1%)
84
Heard
11
Successful
(13%)
Total
131
Lodged
(1.9%)
101
Heard
13
Successful
(13%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.