Ofsted school ratings in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth (South East), 20 of 22 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 90.9%. That is 3.7 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 90.9%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 2
- Good
- 18
- Requires improvement
- 1
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 22
- rank 58/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Portsmouth (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Portsmouth | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 2 | 9.1% |
| Good | 18 | 81.8% |
| Requires improvement | 1 | 4.5% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 4.5% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Portsmouth
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 93.8% |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 80.0% |
| Special | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
More about Portsmouth
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Newcastle upon Tyne91.2%
- Darlington90.9%
- Kensington and Chelsea90.9%
- Torbay90.9%
- Westmorland and Furness90.7%
- Northumberland90.4%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Portsmouth are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 20 of 22 graded state-funded schools in Portsmouth hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 90.9%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Portsmouth have?
- Portsmouth has 2 schools rated Outstanding and 18 rated Good, out of 22 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Portsmouth?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in Portsmouth, and 1 rated Requires improvement, out of 22 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Portsmouth?
- By phase in Portsmouth: 93.8% of 16 primary schools; 80.0% of 5 secondary schools; 100.0% of 1 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Portsmouth compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Portsmouth ranks 58 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 90.9% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.