Portsmouth College

URN: 130706 • Portsmouth PO3 6PZ

Overview

Name
Portsmouth College
URN
130706
Type
Further education
Phase
16 plus
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Simon Barrable (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
Website
Address
Tangier Road, Portsmouth PO3 6PZ

Summary

Portsmouth College, located in Portsmouth, offers a diverse range of educational opportunities for students aged 16 and above. With four campuses—Arundel, Highbury, North Harbour, and Sixth Form—the college provides a variety of courses including A Levels, T Levels, vocational diplomas, apprenticeships, and higher education qualifications. This breadth of options allows students to tailor their education to their career aspirations or further studies.

The college prides itself on its supportive environment, ensuring that students receive the necessary guidance in areas such as travel, finances, and wellbeing. Recent achievements highlight the college's commitment to academic excellence, with over 1,000 students achieving success in Level 3 qualifications, including a notable 100% pass rate in 50 courses.

Portsmouth College also fosters a sense of community, offering learning opportunities for all ages through community courses. The college actively engages with local employers to enhance vocational training and career readiness, preparing students for the workforce or higher education.

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Key details

LA
Portsmouth
Age range
16 - 99
Boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2021-08-31
Last Ofsted
2017-03-31
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14
2024-09-11
2023-09-11
2022-09-11
2021-09-11
2020-09-11

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