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.
13. St Edmund's Catholic School
St Edmund's Catholic School in Arundel Street is holding an open day on Saturday, October 5 with more details to be announced soon. The church school has a strict admission policy. Contact 023 9282 3766. Photo: Google Streetview
14. Redwood Park Academy
Redwood Park Academy in Wembley Grove is a special school for children with complex learning difficulties and has a strict criteria for admissions. Contact: 023 9237 7500. Photo: Google Streetview
15. The Mary Rose Academy
The Mary Rose Academy in Gisors Road caters for children with the most profound, severe and complex learning difficulties. Contact: 023 9285 2330. Photo: Google Streetview
16. The Wymering School
The Wymering School in Sevenoaks Road is a special school which caters for children with social interaction an communication difficulties. Contact: 023 9200 1535. Photo: Google Streetview