So far this year, more than 30 schools in and around Portsmouth have already received a visit from Ofsted with many of them securing positive outcomes. An Ofsted report is produced by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) – the document is established following an inspection and it evaluates the quality of education.
The inspection will assess a number of different areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, development and leadership and if an inspector outlines that a school requires improvement Ofsted will closely monitor it until changes are made. Ofsted ratings can have an impact on parents’ decisions on where to send their children and in turn, this can affect the number of applications made to each school.
Explore 32 Ofsted ratings released so far this year for schools in and around Portsmouth:
5. Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School, Gosport
Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School in Falcon Meadows Way, Gosport, received a positive outcome in their recent Ofsted which was published on February 11, 2025. Pictured is: (back l-r) Ali Lockwood, head of schools and Jill Roseblade, executive headteacher for Alver Valley Schools with some of the children from nursery, Year R, 1 and 2. Picture: Sarah Standing (060325-2758) Photo: Sarah Standing
6. Bedenham Primary School, Gosport
Bedenham Primary School in Bridgemary Avenue, Gosport, has received good in all Ofsted categories following its inspection which was published on February 12, 2025. Pictured is: (middle left and right) Laura Gibbs, head of school and Sharon Freeley, executive headteacher, with some of the children. Picture: Sarah Standing (070325-2899) Photo: Sarah Standing
7. Victory Primary School
Victory Primary School received a positive Ofsted report which highlighted that it is a welcoming and inclusive school following an inspection which was published on January 14, 2025. Photo: Victory Primary School
8. Medina Primary School, Cosham
Medina Primary School in Medina Road, Cosham, received a positive outcome in their recent Ofsted which was published on March 4, 2025. Pictured is: Headteacher Amanda McGarvey with some of the children at Medina Primary School. Picture: Sarah Standing (060325-2783) Photo: Sarah Standing