The Best Schools In Portsmouth Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Portsmouth. These top schools near Portsmouth are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in Portsmouth and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

The Portsmouth Grammar School

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Our number one ranked school in Portsmouth based on our official School Guide Star Rating is The Portsmouth Grammar School.

Pupils
1142
Ages
3 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
2

Portsmouth High School GDST

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Portsmouth High School GDST is ranked second in Portsmouth based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
463
Ages
2 - 19
Gender
Girls (some boys)
Type
Other independent school
3

St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Portsmouth based on our authoritative ranking is St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School.

Pupils
234
Ages
3 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school
4

Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

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The school ranked at number four in our Portsmouth league table is Ark Ayrton Primary Academy based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
501
Ages
2 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy sponsor led
5

St Paul's Catholic Primary School

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Our number five ranked school in Portsmouth based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is St Paul's Catholic Primary School.

Pupils
281
Ages
2 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school

Top 5 best performing schools in Portsmouth and their catchment areas in Portsmouth ranked by School Guide in 2026

  • The Portsmouth Grammar School
  • Portsmouth High School GDST
  • St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
  • Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
  • St Paul's Catholic Primary School

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