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:
29. Springfield School, Portsmouth
Springfield School, Portsmouth, is an 'inclusive school, where leaders strive to ensure that every pupil feels valued' according to an Ofsted report which was published on May 21, 2025. Photo: Google Street View
30. Ark Dickens Primary Academy, Portsmouth
'Pupils thrive' at Ark Dickens Primary Academy which has secured a good Ofsted rating which was published on May 22, 2025. Photo: Google
31. Peel Common Primary School and Nursery
Peel Common Primary School and Nursery has made some 'positive' improvements but the most recent Ofsted report has said that the school could continue to improve. Photo: Google
32. St Peter's Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School has obtained a good Ofsted rating following its inspection which was published on May 21, 2025. Photo: Google