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UTC Portsmouth is a non-selective free school. It has about 460 boys and girls aged between 14 and 19. In June 2021 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Finances, Admissions, Attendance and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Progress.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Other schools nearby
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | Trafalgar School | |
| 0.7 | Mayfield School | |
| 1.2 | Admiral Lord Nelson School | |
| 1.3 | Springfield School | |
| 1.9 | The Portsmouth Academy | |
| 2.1 | Castle View Academy | |
| 2.2 | Miltoncross Academy | |
| 2.3 | St Edmund's Catholic School | |
| 2.4 | Purbrook Park School | |
| 2.5 | Ark Charter Academy | |
| 2.5 | Priory School | |
| 2.5 | Portchester Community School |
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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