The Portsmouth Grammar School

A other independent school school in Portsmouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Portsmouth Grammar School.

Portsmouth, PO12LN Age 2-18 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
High Street
Old Portsmouth
Portsmouth, PO12LN
Website
pgs.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
116583
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
High Street, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN
Age range
2-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
1789 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,296

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
38 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
76
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,296 pupils
2-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
(15 students)
Art & Design (GCE A level)
(10 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
(15 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
(36 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
(26 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

commitment curiosity collaboration courage compassion creativity

Head Teacher's Message

The Head emphasizes a forward-looking, academically excellent environment with opportunities across co-curricular life, strong pastoral care, and a vibrant community that supports pupils to lead a fulfilled life. He highlights the school’s history, alumni, and commitment to high standards and personalised support.

Facilities

Bristow-Clavell Science Centre David Russell Theatre David Bawtree Building Health and Wellbeing Centre Sixth Form Centre Cambridge House Gatehouse Nursery (Pre-School) Hilsea Playing Field

Curriculum Highlights

Junior School Thematic Curriculum Debating and Current Affairs (from Year 3) French taught by specialist teachers (Pre-School to Year 6); Year 6 adds Spanish Specialist Subject Teaching in French, Music, Art, Drama, Science, and PE & Games PGS Learn and PGS Life skills Inter-disciplinary study in Senior School (Middle School; Upper School via GCSE/IGCSE) Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award begins Year 10 A Levels at PGS and broader Sixth Form curriculum

Admissions Criteria

Places are offered based on the results of an assessment, an entrance examination and GCSE results, where applicable.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

Registration: £100 (Pre-School) or £120 (all other years); Acceptance deposit £500 (refunded after end of first term). Pre-School fees include various session prices (pre-care, morning, core day, lunch, teatime, extended day, breakfast, hot lunch, etc.). Junior & Senior School Fees 2025/26: Reception–Year 2 £15,811.50 annually (£5,270.50 termly); Year 3–Year 4 £16,668 annually (£5,556 termly); Year 5–Year 6 £17,892 annually (£5,964 termly); Year 7–Year 13 £24,631.20 annually (£8,210.40 termly). International Pupils (Sixth Form) tuition £28,800; Homestay £360 per week; Guardianship £2,600 per year. Payment options include Direct Debit and a monthly plan via School Fee Plan (Premium Credit Limited). The fee information includes detailed breakdowns for meals, trips, and other charges; some items are VAT-exclusive.

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