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Southsea Infant School, Collingwood Road, Southsea, on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

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Eight Portsmouth schools face changes amid falling birth rates

Grange Junior School, Gosport

Ofsted gives junior school the once-over

Amanda with Nursery Manager Farran Harvey (left) and Deputy Nursery Manager Laura MacGuire (right)

City MP full of praise for Portsmouth nursery, following Ofsted report

Redlands Primary School, Fareham

Primary school praised by Ofsted in latest report

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Leadership at school strengthens improvement, Ofsted finds

Craneswater Junior School

Junior school praised by Ofsted for strong inclusion

Bridgemary School (The Kemnal Academies Trust), Wych Lane, Gosport

Secondary school needs to make 'urgent improvements'

Donna Jones

Hampshire police apprenticeship leaders told to improve

Donna Jones

Hampshire police apprenticeship leaders told to improve

Smiling young mom and little foster daughter painting together: Image posed by models Picture: Adobe Stock

Ofsted inspectors praise support given to families and children

Southsea Infant School

Infant school receives outcome of Ofsted inspection

Admiral Lord Nelson School, Portsmouth, has received the outcome of its Ofsted inspection.

Ofsted finds 'true inclusion' at secondary school

Little Explorers Nursery and Pre-school at Heritage Business Park, Heritage Way in Gosport.

Two children reportedly suffer broken bones in one month at nursery

Purbrook Junior School, Aldermoor Road East, Purbrook

Highly inclusive culture ingrained in daily life at junior School

The outcome of Flying Bull Academy's Ofsted has been published.

All areas 'need attention' at primary school

Children from The Play Corner Hillside, Wymering, celebrate a 'strong' Ofsted inspection.

Portsmouth nursery rated as 'strong' by Ofsted as children 'thriving'
The nursery was lavishly praised by Ofsted inspectors.
David George

Dr Jason Jones will take over from Angela Berry as CEO of the Lighthouse Learning Trust on an interim basis

Education trust’s CEO focuses on 'student experience and quality'

YMCA Fairthorne Manor.

Nursery told to improve after safeguarding failings

Arundel Court Primary Academy has had its recent Ofsted report which found attendance and behaviour is at the expected standard and the rest of the criteria needs improvement.

The school has said it is dedicated to make improvements.

Pictured: Pupils of Arundel Court Primary Academy, Portsmouth.

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Primary school 'committed' to improving following 'fair' inspection

Rowlands Castle Preschool in Whichers Gate Road, Rowlands Castle, has received a positive result in its recent Ofsted report.

Pictured is: (staff back from l-r) Jade Thomas, preschool manager, Georgina Page, nursery practitioner, Miya Turner, nursery practitioner, Emma Strudwick, room leader and Mayuko Watkins, nursery practitioner with the children.

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Preschool hailed for making children feel 'secure' and 'safe'

Clanfield Junior School in Little Hyden Lane, Clanfield, have received a positive result on their recent Ofsted report.

Pictured is: (back third from left) Kate Pinhorne, deputy headteacher and (back third from right) Kati Dawkins, headteacher, with just some of the children in their nature cabin.

Picture: Sarah Standing (160626-3226)

Junior school praised in latest Ofsted for 'visible improvements'

The Valley Preschool, in Meonstoke, is celebrating a glowing Ofsted report which has found it is working at a strong standard across the board.

This preschool creates 'sense of belonging', Ofsted finds

The Harbour School

'Robust plans' in place at school after being put in special measures

Little Explorers Nursery and Pre-school at Heritage Business Park, Heritage Way in Gosport.

Parents still looking for new child places after pre-school exodus

Little Explorers Nursery and Pre-School in Heritage Way, Gosport.

Council 'limited' in helping children kicked out of Gosport nursery

Improvement plans are in place at Fareham Academy which has been praised for inclusion and personal development in its most recent Ofsted report, which was published on March 25, 2026.

Academy committed to 'accelerating improvements'

Take a look at all of the Ofsted results published so far this year.

12 Ofsted outcomes published so far this year
Despite only being four months into the year, Ofsted have already published multiple inspection reports.
Sophie Lewis

Henry Cort Community College in Hillson Drive, Fareham, has made a major improvement in its recent Ofsted.

Pictured is: Principal Chris Rice.

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Secondary school celebrates highly improved Ofsted rating

Warblington School Havant has recently received its Ofsted report which has highlighted it has made significant improvements.

Pictured: Pupils Andrew 13, Hazel 12, Ellis 13, Lily 16 with their Head Teacher, Mike Hartnell

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School hailed for positive Ofsted report following major improvements

Mary Rose Academy in Gisors Road, Portsmouth, has received a positive Ofsted report following an inspection which took place on January 6, 2026.

Pictured is: (l-r) Marie Bilson-Rodwell, teaching assistant, Marla, Kirsty Troughton, assistant principal, Priseis, Tommy and Charlotte Guest, teaching assistant.

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Students at SEN school flourish and achieve very well

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

Executive Headteacher Sara Paine (left) and Head of School Rachel Thripp (right) celebrate with pupils.

Leaders and staff at Moorings Way Infant School are committed to ‘transforming p...

St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School, Fareham, has secured a positive Ofsted with the report describing it as a "safe, highly inclusive and ambitious environment".

Pictured: Head Teacher, Katrina Straker, with Head Boy and Head Girl.

Primary school 'incredibly proud' following glowing Ofsted report

Federation of Riders Infant and Junior Schools and Park Community School

Green light given to merge three schools after a drop in pupil numbers

Highbury Primary School in Dovercourt Road, Cosham, is celebrating after receiving a positive Ofsted report.

Pictured is: (l-r) Alexa, Betsy, Jo Watson, headteacher, Bobby, Lyndsey Knight, assistant headteacher and inclusion lead, Gladys, Albert, Jane James, deputy headteacher, Molly and Joseph.

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Primary school "absolutely thrilled" at glowing Ofsted report

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First homes released at Buckmore Green as Dandara opens Petersfield development ...

Bourne Community Centre has recently been inspected by Ofsted with the report highlighting areas of improvement.

"Necessary improvements" to be made at secondary school

Meon Junior School has been praised for its "highly inclusive" environment where differences are celebrated by staff and pupils following a recent Ofsted inspection.

Junior school commended for inclusivity in latest Ofsted report

Cliffdale Primary School

Primary school praised for "inclusive and nurturing environment"

Highbury Primary School

Primary school commended for inclusion in Ofsted report

The RSC's production of King Lear was exclusively performed free of charge at Havant Campus and Alton College.

Outstanding English Literature results at HSDC

UTC Portsmouth

Personal development "superb" at UTC Portsmouth

Take a look at all of the primary schools in the area that were inspected by Ofsted in 2025.

37 Ofsted ratings published in 2025 for primary schools

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GoSport Activity Centre expands across Hampshire with new Adventure Childcare si...

Releasing Potential School received a 'requires improvement' Ofsted rating following an inspection which was published on March 24, 2025.

School praised for clear vision as it secures good Ofsted

Havant Academy

“More work necessary” to get secondary school out of special measures

Copnor Primary School in Copnor Road, Portsmouth, has received a positive result in their recent Ofsted report.

Pictured is: (front left) Matt Johnson, headteacher, and (back left) Lizzie Shackelford, deputy headteacher, with just some of the children at the school.

Picture: Sarah Standing (071025-1149)

Primary school praised for making 'significant improvements'

Earlybirds Preschool in Newtown welcomes you!

Community comes together to support Newtown Soberton village preschool

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

Infant school with 'very high standards' celebrates positive Ofsted

St Georges Beneficial C of E Primary School in Hanover Street, Portsea, is celebrating its recent Ofsted report.

Pictured is: (left) Natalie Truss, SENCO, (second left) Linsay Smith, assistant headteacher, (second right) Izzy Lewis, headteacher and (right) Natasha Griggs, deputy headteacher, with some of the children.

Picture: Sarah Standing (290925-5338)

Primary School over the moon with glowing Ofsted report

Westbourne Primary School Ofsted

Primary school vows to improve amid weaknesses found during Ofsted

Beacon View Primary Academy celebrates glowing Ofsted report

Executive Headteacher Sara Paine (L) and Head of Meon Infant School Ruth Vonk (R) celebrate with children.

Meon Infant School celebrates ‘Good’ Ofsted outcome following school improvement

Pupils at Hart Plain Junior School appreciate the strong pastoral support on offer, according to Ofsted.

'Clear action plan' in place at junior school amid Ofsted inspection

In one snap poll, most teachers felt the changes weren't addressing the mental health impact inspections could have

Why teachers are concerned about the new Ofsted inspection changes