UTC Portsmouth, Portsmouth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
UTC Portsmouth is exceptional at inspiring pupils to aim high and develop genuine STEM skills through real-world projects - for example, pupils have designed Portsmouth's sea defences. The school transforms educational outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs, ensuring they progress as well as their peers. With nearly all students progressing to top universities or quality apprenticeships, the school provides an exceptional launchpad for pupils' futures.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional personal development with STEM habits of mind (communication, problem-solving, curiosity, resilience, teamwork) embedded across all learning
- Excellent relationships with employers and universities ensuring curriculum meets industry standards and real-world project opportunities
- Outstanding attendance and behaviour, with pupils showing high respect and professionalism
- Highly effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, with rapidly closing achievement gaps
- Strong outcomes with around 90% of post-16 students accepted to first-choice universities, with nearly a third attending Russell Group universities
Areas for Improvement
- A-level results in 2024 were not high overall, though leaders have taken action and students are now achieving well
- Disadvantaged pupils' attainment dipped in 2024 (though now improving rapidly)
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Real-world projects set by employers, Turing Scheme (studying, working or volunteering abroad), enrichment activities, work with over 18,000 children from other schools in the area
UTC Portsmouth is an exceptional school that provides a vibrant, thriving community where pupils develop high aspirations and progress extremely well, particularly in STEM subjects. The school ensures almost all pupils move on to very ambitious destinations in further education, apprenticeships, or employment.
At a Glance
19.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.5
Avg class size
21
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
491 pupils
600 capacity
109 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Portsmouth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Portsmouth
Admissions Demand - Portsmouth
Places available
2,152
Applications
2,185
Got 1st preference
75.7%
Got preferred school
93.2%
Secondary admissions across Portsmouth (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.60897%
Overall absence
21.77419%
Persistent absence
248
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
UTC Portsmouth
Gatcombe Park Primary School
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)
King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)
Cliffdale Primary Academy
Highbury Primary School
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
Stamshaw Junior School
Stamshaw Infant Academy
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
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