The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Girls only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 12.4 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
12.4
31.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.60
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
21% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 463
- Capacity
- 71%
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Parker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
25 Kent Road, Portsmouth, PO5 3EQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Jude's CofE Primary School
Primary · 497m away
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 541m away
The Portsmouth Grammar School
Independent · 620m away
Ark Charter Academy
Secondary · 982m away
Southsea Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Mayville High School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Portsmouth High School GDST?
Portsmouth High School GDST currently has 463 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Portsmouth High School GDST take?
Portsmouth High School GDST caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Portsmouth High School GDST?
Portsmouth High School GDST is in PO5 3EQ, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Portsmouth High School GDST have a sixth form?
Yes, Portsmouth High School GDST has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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