Department of Education

Havant Academy

'Evident' improvements at academy in special measures

Ditcham Park School

Hampshire PE teacher told pupil she would 'go far' based on her looks

Teachers call for action after being attacked in classrooms

Colleges

Two colleges to receive more than £4 million boost for repairs

The Omega Centre, in Omega Street Somers Town

Ambitious plans to create £7.5m SEND school submitted

Look at some of the schools with good or outstanding ratings for behaviour at Ofsted.

The 26 top schools for behavioural excellence as rated by Ofsted

King's Academy Bay House School Sixth Form is one of the top performing in the country, new data has revealed.

L-R Stacey Osborne Head of Sixth Form, Charlotte Bunting, Charlie McLaughlin, Billy Baines, Alex Thomas, Adam Durham, Chris Willis Headteacher.

This Hampshire sixth form is one of the best in the country

St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School in St Alban's Road, West Leigh, Havant, have received a positive Ofsted report.

Pictured is: (middle) Headteacher Sarah Goldsworthy with students (l-r) Oscar Wiggins, Millie Hippolyte, Matha Legg, Sophie Englefield, Josh Tunnicliffe, Tiffany Famuditi, Penny Linington, Isla Gale and Thomas Crockford.

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Primary school described as "warm, ambitious and successful"

Members of the NEU on the picket line outside the Tangier Road campus of City of Portsmouth College.

"Excessive workloads" and pay disputes lead to strikes at city college

St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Portsmouth

School described as "faith-filled community" with "confident" pupils

Representatives from the University College Union and lecturers from the City of Portsmouth College - Highbury Campus and Arundel Campus at the Highbury Campus in Tudor Crescent, Portsmouth, on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Disgruntled union members at college to go on strike next month

Meoncross School, located in Burnt House Lane, is a co-educational private school

"Genuinely positive step" as indepedent school joins group

Cliffdale Primary School

Primary school praised for "inclusive and nurturing environment"

King’s Academy Lord Wilson, a specialist school for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, has marked a "monumental moment" in its history. Breaking the mould for the SEND sector, the school successfully led its first-ever international trip, taking students to Geneva and the Swiss Alps.

Teachers bursting with pride after being named best SEMH school

Primary School

11 best performing primary schools in Portsmouth based on SATs results

St Edmund's School, in Portsmouth, is one of 36 new Attendance and Behaviour Hubs across the country as part of the Dept of Education's roadmap to improve attendance.

Pictured: Head teacher, Simon Graham with pupils Ressabela 14, Benedict 14, Alfreda 15, Rebecca 15 and Adebisi 14 with the school attendance record at St Edmund's School.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

School 'delighted' to be named attendance and behaviour hub
The government is taking action to tackle poor attendance and bad behaviour in schools through a new roadmap — with a Southsea school leading the way.
Sophie Lewis

Take a look at these primary schools that are performing below average, according to The Telegraph's GCSE league table.

43 primary schools performing 'below average' revealed

Take a look at 15 secondary schools in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas with a 'below average' or 'well below average' rating in The Telegraph's GCSE league table.

15 secondary schools with 'below average' ratings in GCSE league table

Take a look at 160 lovely pictures of reception classes at schools across Hampshire.

First Class 2025: 160 precious pictures of reception classes

Take a look at the 25 Hampshire secondary schools with the best GCSE grades, according to The Telegraph's GCSE league table.

25 Hampshire secondary schools with the best GCSE results

Discover how many pupils got into their first choice primary schools across Portsmouth.

Pictures: Explore how many students got into their first choice school

Lee-on-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School is currently consulting staff on extending the school day by 15 minutes.

Consultations underway to extend day at infant school

Take a look at 34 pictures of reception students back in 2011, 2012 and 2013.

34 nostalgic snaps of reception starters more than 10 years ago

Newtown Soberton Infant School has received a good Ofsted rating following its recent inspection.

Infant school with 'very high standards' celebrates positive Ofsted

Take a look at 71 endearing snaps of reception classes in 2022 and 2023.

71 endearing snaps of reception classes in 2022 and 2023

All smiles in South London as the parkrun primary initiative was launched.

junior parkrun’s new ‘parkrun primary’ initiative aiming to get Portsmouth child...

See how the most well know secondary schools in Portsmouth fared against The Telegraph GCSE league table.

How the city's secondary schools fared in The Telegraph's GCSE table
Discover how the city’s state secondary schools fared in The Telegraph’s GCSE league table.
Sophie Lewis

A consultation is currently underway regarding the possible closure of an independent school.

Readers say closure of 'amazing' independent school is 'such a shame'

Kingscourt School

'Heavy hearts' as school announces permanent closure after 30 years

SAT's results in Portsmouth.

Discover 19 primary schools where students surpass SATs standards

Headteacher Karen Geddes of Court Lane Infant Academy in Cosham, is retiring after 37 years in teaching.

Pictured is: Headteacher Karen Geddes with some of the children across the school.

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Headteacher who has 'profoundly shaped' thousands of lives retires

We have captured 146 lovely pictures of year 6 leavers at schools across the area.

Year 6 Leavers: 146 heartwarming pictures of students

HSDC Alton College Nursery will close at the end of this term following the unsuccessful search for management.

HSDC announces 'deeply regrettable' closure of Hampshire nursery

Teachers at Portsmouth Grammar School have gone on strike following an ongoing row regarding pensions.

Pictured: Teachers and National Education Union reps at Portsmouth Grammar School

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Picket line formed as teachers at grammar school strike over pension

Construction site at Marrelsmoor Avenue, Waterlooville, where Newlands Primary Academy is being built

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New £11.4m school starting to take shape as project nears completion

Pictured: Alex Moody with award in the Park Community School kitchen

Picture: Alice Thompson

Head chef at school crowned national winner of Jamie Oliver award

The Portsmouth Grammar School

'Teachers open to negotiations' as strikes planned at private school

The Portsmouth Grammar School

Strikes planned at private school in a row over pensions

Staff across all HSDC campuses in Waterlooville, Havant and Alton have gone on strike over devastating job cuts following serious cash flow issues and a financial blackhole.

Pictured is: Staff at HSDC in Havant.

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'Catastrophic failures' at college lead to mass strikes - Pictures

Newtown CofE Primary School in Queen's Road, Gosport, have received a positive outcome in their recent Ofsted inspection.

Pictured is: Headteacher Emma Howlett with just some of the children from the school.

Picture: Sarah Standing (120625-4463)

School praised for being 'welcoming and inclusive' in glowing Ofsted

Explore the most recent absence data for primary schools in Portsmouth.

The absence rate for 41 primary schools in Portsmouth - In Pictures

A consultation is currently underway regarding the possible closure of an independent school.

Consultation underway as 'excellent' independent school faces closure

Mike Gaston, principal and chief executive of the Havant and South Downs College.

'Decision not made lightly' as HSDC principal announces retirement

The most recent SAT's results have been released for primary schools in Portsmouth.

Explore the newly released SATs outcomes for 27 Portsmouth schools

Here are 13 Portsmouth schools with high absence rates.

13 Portsmouth secondary schools with high absence rates

Holbrook Primary School in Wych Lane, Gosport, has received a positive result in their recent Ofsted.

Pictured is: (back left) Sharon Freeley, executive headteacher, (back right) Penny Davies, head of school and (front right) Lucie Golding, SENDCO, with some of the children at Holbrook Primary School.

Picture: Sarah Standing (130525-3255)

Ecstatic staff force at primary school celebrate glowing Ofsted report

Mike Gaston, principal and chief executive of the Havant and South Downs College.

'Substantial number of redundancies' impending at college

Binsteed Childcare Service is at risk of closure after being given an eviction notice from the council.

Nursery at risk of closure described as 'lifeline'

The iconic tower, which is part of the Highbury Campus, has been renamed.

Distinctive college tower renamed following major investment

Bedenham Primary School in Bridgemary Avenue, Gosport, has received good in all Ofsted categories following its recent inspection.

Pictured is: (middle left and right) Laura Gibbs, head of school and Sharon Freeley, executive headteacher, with some of the children.

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Primary school has 'clear strategic vision' for pupils, Ofsted finds

Children & staff from Meon Infant and Junior School dressed up for World Book Day. Pictured - Pupils dressed up for World Book Day Photos by Alex Shute

WATCH: Youngsters wow with magnificent World Book Day costumes

Warren Park Primary School in Sandleford Road, Havant, has received a positive outcome in their recent Ofsted report.

Pictured is: (l-r) Anaya Ntaji (8), Mollie Penfold (10), Damia Ward (6), Jackson Legg (6), headteacher Elizabeth Cooper, deputy headteacher Lynne Lofting, Freddie Montague (9), Penny Stone (9), Bella Valaskova (8) and Piper-Rae Nash (8).

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Students at primary school 'happy and confident' following inspection

Take a look at some of the plans for a new three storey building to replace the existing Springfield School site.

Designs revealed for new three storey school building

The competition aims to fuel a passion among industry professionals

Ad Feature Department of Education and McLaren launch competition

A £750,000 refurbishment will take place at a newly merged primary school.

Major £750,000 refurbishment to commence at newly merged school