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:

17. Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School, Gosport
Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School was rated good for behaviour and attitudes following its Ofsted which was published on February 11, 2025. Pictured is: (back l-r) Ali Lockwood, head of schools and Jill Roseblade, executive headteacher for Alver Valley Schools with some of the children from nursery, Year R, 1 and 2. Picture: Sarah Standing (060325-2758) | Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing

18. Crofton Anne Dale Junior School
The report for Crofton Anne Dale Junior School, is presented differently following changes to Ofsted however, the report says 'behaviour is positive, from the classroom to the playground.' The report was published on February 5, 2025. | Google Photo: Google

19. Ark Charter Academy
Ark Charter Academy was rated good for behaviour and attitudes following its Ofsted which was published on January 29, 2025. | Ark Charter Academy Photo: The News

20. Purbrook Infant School, Waterlooville
The report for Purbrook Infant School in Purbrook, is presented differently following changes to Ofsted however, the report says 'pupils behave extremely well' The report was published on February 4, 2025. Pictured is: (middle) Headteacher Lisa de Carteret with (l-r) Molly Long, Brooke Stedman, Olivia Quance, Coby Bell and Theo Tubb. Picture: Sarah Standing (130225-9432) | Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing

