Schools across the city will be holding a number of open days, evenings and mornings where pupils and their families can visit, take a tour and speak to staff to help them make their decisions. Schools can often also arrange separate tours for anything unable to attend a specific event.
Applications for the 2025 academic year opened on Monday, September 9 2024 – Application and close on Thursday, October 31 2024. Changes can be made up until January 10 2025 – such as an address change – and offers will be made on Friday, March 3 2025.
To apply visit www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/schools-learning-and-childcare/schools/admissions/apply-to-move-to-secondary-school/
For more details contact Portsmouth City Council at [email protected] or by phone on 023 9268 8008.
9. Miltoncross Academy
Miltoncross Academy in Milton Road is holding its open evening on Thursday, October 10 from 5pm to 7pm. There is no need to pre-book your place. Contact 023 9273 8022. Photo: Google Streetview
10. Ark Charter Academy
Ark Charter Academy in Hyde Park Road is holding its Open Evening on Monday, October 7 from 4pm to 7pm. There is no need to pre-book 023 9282 4204 Photo: Google Streetview
11. Portsmouth Grammar School
Portsmouth Grammar School in High Street has a number of open afternoons and evenings throughout the year. For secondary school these are: Thursday, September 12 2024 at 2.30pm; Thursday, March 20 2025 at 2.30pm; Tuesday, May 6 2025 at 2.30pm; and Thursday, June 19 2025 at 2.30pm. The private school caters for children aged from preschool to sixth form and charges school fees, although scholarships are available. Secondary school pupils also have an entry assessment. Contact 023 9236 003. Photo: Google Streetview
12. Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth High School in Kent Road is holding its open day on Saturday, September 21 from 10an to midday. To book a place visit https://www.portsmouthhigh.co.uk/open-morning-at-portsmouth-high-school-gdst. The school caters for girls from preschool to sixth form is a private fee paying school though scholarships are available. Contact 023 9282 6714. Photo: Google Streetview