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:
25. Releasing Potential School
Releasing Potential School received a 'requires improvement' Ofsted rating following an inspection which was published on March 24, 2025. Photo: Google
26. Denmead Junior School
Pupils are 'proud' to be part of Denmead Junior School which obtained a positive Ofsted report. Photo: Google
27. Havant Academy
An Ofsted report has found that Havant Academy needs to make improvements following an inspection which outlined that there are 'significant gaps in' pupils' 'knowledge and skills'. Photo: Google Street View
28. The Waterloo School
'Pupils are exuberantly proud of' The Waterloo School which has secured a good Ofsted following its inspection which was published on May 12, 2025. Photo: Google