UTC Portsmouth
Secondary · University technical college · Ages 14–19 · Portsmouth
UTC Portsmouth is a secondary school in Portsmouth for ages 14–19 (university technical college).
Key facts
- Address
- London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9DU
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Portsmouth
- Pupils on roll
- 491 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 12.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 18 November 2025
Strengths
- “The school makes a significantly positive contribution to pupils’ lives.”
- “Staff and leaders instil very high aspirations quickly in all pupils when they join, either in Year 10 or Year 12.”
- “The school’s tangible culture of respect, ambition and high levels of commitment is built on pupils’ very positive relationships with each other and with staff.”
To improve
- “Although A-level results in 2024 were not high overall, some students achieved very well indeed.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 23 January 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 44% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 48.3 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Portsmouth.
- Trafalgar School 0.0 mi Good Last distance published
- Admiral Lord Nelson School 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Springfield School 1.3 mi Not judged Last distance published
- The Portsmouth Academy 1.8 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Miltoncross Academy 2.1 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Castle View Academy 2.3 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- St Edmund's Catholic School 2.3 mi School remains Outstanding Last distance published
- Priory School 2.5 mi Good Last distance published