UTC Portsmouth
Portsmouth, PO2 9DU · Portsmouth · secondary school
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2nd of 11 secondary schools in Portsmouth we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 883 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 4.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 87 | 35% | 3.04 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 50.4 · 63 | 30% | 1.90 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.47 · 17 | 25% | 0.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.8 · 64 | 10% | 0.64 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
UTC Portsmouth overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.47 in 2023/24, indicating pupils made less progress than those nationally starting from the same point. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access clubs including UTC Junior Sports Leaders, Psychology, BAE Systems Challenge, Electronics and Robotics, Lego League, Gold CREST Award, Open University courses, and Google Garage & Future Learn. Sports include rugby and skiing, with a trip to Saalbach-Hinterglem, Austria. Arts and technology activities cover Minecraft Education, 3D printing, Digital Media, Board Game design, Soldering, CAD and CAM, Warhammer, and artist research.
Getting in
The published school roll is 491 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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What Ofsted said about UTC Portsmouth
Overview
UTC Portsmouth is a university technical college where pupils belong to a "vibrant, thriving community" with "incredibly high aspirations." The report highlights that the school makes a "significantly positive contribution to pupils’ lives," preparing them effectively for future careers through a strong focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Strengths
- Personal development is "exceptional," with pupils developing "habits of mind" such as resilience and teamwork through real-world projects set by employers.
- Pupils "progress through the curriculum extremely well," achieving attainment above national averages despite often having lower prior attainment.
- Attendance and behaviour are rated at a "strong standard," with pupils showing "high levels of respect" and committing to an ethos of professionalism.
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious" and designed in liaison with industry partners to meet current economic and academic requirements.
- Inclusion is effective, with leaders using a "precise and bespoke approach" to ensure all pupils, including those with special educational needs, succeed.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards."
- The school should focus on creating a "transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged pupils" and those facing other barriers to learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.2 |
| 2024/25 | 48.3 |
| 2025/26 | 48.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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