UTC Portsmouth

A outstanding university technical college school in Portsmouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for UTC Portsmouth.

Portsmouth, PO29DU Ofsted: Outstanding Age 14-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
43.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.47
English & Maths grade 4+ %
66.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 82.3%
Continue in education or training
34.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 41.0%
Sustained employment
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 24.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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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%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
29 June 2021
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
London Road
Hilsea
Portsmouth, PO29DU
Phone
2393120200
Website
utcportsmouth.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143430
Type
University technical college
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9DU
Website
www.utcportsmouth.org
Age range
14-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UTC PORTSMOUTH
Capacity
600 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
467
Free School Meals
18.5% (86 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
49.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
English Attainment 8:
10.2
Maths Attainment 8:
11.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
Ebacc English:
99.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
30.6%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.47
Progress 8 Range:
-0.73 to -0.20
University Progression:
39.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
41.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
24.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
15.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
39%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
99 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
15.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
82.3 (+30.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.2 (+9.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
39 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
78
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
467 pupils
14-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Engineering Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(17 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect and Tolerance Extremism Awareness

Head Teacher's Message

James Doherty is the Principal of UTC Portsmouth; he has over 10 years’ experience coordinating and delivering physics, chemistry and biology courses, with a background in chemistry, biochemistry and genetics; he emphasises educational innovation and the importance of STEM education.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Junior Leaders Field Gun

Facilities

High-tech workshops Engineering workshops Design labs CAD/CAM & 3D printing suites Chromebook devices for every student Fully cloud-based learning environment Access to the University of Portsmouth library

Curriculum Highlights

STEM-focused curriculum with emphasis on engineering, science and maths Strong emphasis on real-world, employer-informed learning with projects and enrichment Longer college day with independent study time and Chromebooks in a fully cloud-based environment Year 10 GCSE offer with maths, triple science, English (language and literature) and two GCSE equivalents in engineering (Design and Manufacture) Non-examined elements include Training, Enrichment, PSHE and PE; students are assessed against six STEM habits (resilience, creative problem solving, teamwork, responsibility, communication and curiosity) Sixth Form options include A levels, a Combined route with an Engineering certificate, and T levels; strong progression into STEM degrees and apprenticeships

SEND Provision

UTC Portsmouth is a fully inclusive college that supports all students to achieve their full potential. The SEND Co-ordinator (SENCO) is Claire Dickens. Our SEND policy and Accessibility Plan are available on the policies page.

Admissions Criteria

Year 10 admissions: Applications typically open October–November; places are allocated in line with the Admissions Policy and appeals can be made by 30 March 2026. Year 12 (Sixth Form) admissions: Applications to join Year 12 should be made directly to the college; applications close on 12 January 2026; after a short meeting a conditional offer is issued; all appeals should be addressed to the Principal by 30 March 2026.