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Portsmouth High School GDST

Other independent school (Portsmouth).

Pupils
436
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
11.2%
2025/26
Capacity
67%
436 / 650 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

We have a long and unrivalled track record in educating girls, and so we understand precisely what a girl needs to be the best she can possibly be. We know, for example, that girls learn best when they feel safe, secure and happy. And where they know professional help and guidance is a constant. With this front and centre of all we do, we nurture every girl.

We encourage her, and we'll challenge her, too. It starts with our Nursery and Pre-School and the excitement of early explorations during her formative years.

In our Prep School, her horizons will start to expand, as she discovers learning in new and creative ways, in a range of inspiring spaces – from play areas set in wonderful gardens, to outdoor classrooms, and bright and lively indoor spaces. She will be her own person and part of our community, participating in clubs and activities.

And before she knows it, she'll be ready for her next step – into our Senior School.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Badminton
  • Climbing
  • Debating
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Eco Club
  • Film Club
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Netball
  • Photography
  • Taekwondo

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development

Key facts

URN
116581
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
2 to 19
Gender
Girls
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Portsmouth
Constituency
Portsmouth South
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1882

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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