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:
17. Crookhorn College
Ofsted found Crookhorn College 'is a welcoming and inclusive school' where 'staff are wholeheartedly focused on supporting all pupils to succeed'. The inspection was published on Jnauary 15, 2025. Photo: Hampshire County Council documents
18. The Harbour School, Portsmouth
The Harbour School, Portsmouth, received its Ofsted outcome earlier this year with the inspection finding it 'requires improvement.' Photo: Google Street View
19. St Jude's Catholic Primary School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School received a good Ofsted following its inspection with the report being published on February 4, 2025. Photo: x
20. Crofton Anne Dale Junior School
Crofton Anne Dale Junior School received a positive Ofsted outcome following its recent inspection which was published on February 5, 2025. The Ofsted said: "Pupils are at the heart of every decision made at this caring, compassionate and ambitious school." Photo: Google