Portsmouth has 9 secondary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 1 was outstanding or exceptional and 63% good or better, against 81% of secondary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 1 outstanding or exceptional
- 4 good, strong or expected
- 3 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Secondary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's Catholic School | Outstanding | 3 Feb 2016 | PO1 |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School | Expected | 9 Jun 2026 | PO3 |
| Priory School | Good | 23 Nov 2022 | PO4 |
| The Portsmouth Academy | Good | 27 Apr 2017 | PO1 |
| Trafalgar School | Good | 7 Jun 2023 | PO2 |
| Ark Charter Academy | Requires improvement | 6 Jul 2022 | PO5 |
| Castle View Academy | Needs attention | 2 Jun 2026 | PO6 |
| Miltoncross Academy | Requires improvement | 25 Jan 2023 | PO3 |
| Springfield School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | PO6 |