Schools are graded against a number of criteria - the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management.
Take a look at 26 of the best schools, within 10 miles of Portsmouth, which have been graded good or outstanding for behaviour and attitudes in their Ofsted inspection:
9. Brockhurst Primary School, Gosport
Brockhurst Primary School in Avery Lane, Gosport, was rated good for behaviour and attitudes in the Ofsted report which was published on April 29. Pictured is: (left) Shobana Kohli, headteacher, (middle) Amy Church, assistant headteacher and (right) Amy Hogan, assistant headteacher, with some of the children. Picture: Sarah Standing (220525-7278) | Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing
10. St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
The report for St Swithun's Catholic Primary School, is presented differently following changes to Ofsted however, the report says ' pupils behave exceptionally well.' The report was published on March 28. | Google Photo: Google
11. Denmead Junior School
The Ofsted report for Denmead Junior School, is presented differently following changes to Ofsted however, the report says 'pupils are polite and behave well.' The report was published on March 28, 2025. | Google Photo: Google
12. The Waterloo School
The Ofsted report for The Waterloo School, is presented differently following changes to Ofsted however, the report says ' pupils follow their class rules and behave well.' The report was published on May 12, 2025. | Google Photo: Google