Last year, Ofsted scrapped its previous framework so schools are now provided with grades for six key areas.
Previously education settings would recieve a rating of outstanding, good, requires improvement or inadequate, but inspectors are now using a five-point, color-coded report card system, where multiple areas are assessed including inclusion, attendance, curriculum, behaviour, leadership and wellbeing.
The new system will grade each area exceptional, strong standard, expected standard, needs attention or urgent improvement.
As we near the end of 2026, The News has taken a look at the ratings for secondary schools in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas that have been published this year.
1. Bridgemary School, Gosport
The most recent Ofsted inspection at Bridgemary School, which was published on September 24, 2026, found it 'needs attention' in five areas and requires 'urgent improvement' in achievement. | The News
2. Bere Clinic School
The most recent Ofsted inspection at Bere Clinic School, which was published on September 11, 2026, found it is working at a 'strong standard' in four areas and is 'exceptional' in two. | The News
3. Park Community School, Havant
Park Community School's Ofsted, which was published on September 10, 2026, found it is working at a 'strong standard' in one area and the 'expected standard' in three. Achievement and attendance and behaviour are both areas that need improvement. | Google
4. Havant Academy
Havant Academy monitoring visit from Ofsted, which was published on September 8, 2026, found 'leaders and trustees are taking effective action to improve the school but continued work is needed to remove the special measures designation.'