The short version
Average GCSE results. Strong sixth form (A- average).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.5 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.5
2.3 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
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.33
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
28% 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
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,142
- Capacity
- 64%
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Head
- Mr David Wickes (Headmaster)
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
High Street, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2LN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Jude's CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Portsmouth High School GDST
Independent · 620m away
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Primary · 804m away
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 887m away
Ark Charter Academy
Secondary · 956m away
St Edmund's Catholic School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Portsmouth Grammar School?
The Portsmouth Grammar School currently has 1,142 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Portsmouth Grammar School take?
The Portsmouth Grammar School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is The Portsmouth Grammar School?
The Portsmouth Grammar School is in Portsmouth, PO1 2LN, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Portsmouth Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Portsmouth Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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