The short version
Average GCSE results. 82% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.3 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.3
4.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.54
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 117 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 493
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 19.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Trust
- UTC PORTSMOUTH
- Head
- Mr James Doherty
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTrafalgar School
Secondary · Very close
Gatcombe Park Primary School
Primary · Very close
Northern Parade Junior School
Primary · 500m away
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)
Primary · 500m away
Northern Parade Infant School
Primary · 556m away
King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)
Primary · 556m away
Willows Centre for Children
Special school · 851m away
Cliffdale Primary Academy
Academy · 851m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend UTC Portsmouth?
UTC Portsmouth currently has 493 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does UTC Portsmouth take?
UTC Portsmouth caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is UTC Portsmouth?
UTC Portsmouth is in Portsmouth, PO2 9DU, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does UTC Portsmouth have a sixth form?
Yes, UTC Portsmouth has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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