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The Harbour School

The Harbour School, Portsmouth
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The Harbour School

Tipner Lane, Tipner, Portsmouth, PO2 8RA

A Requires improvement-rated special school in Portsmouth where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils
123
Ages
5-19
FSM
80.5%
Attainment 8
3.0
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Dec 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
17.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
3.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.15
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About The Harbour School

The Harbour School is a secondary school in Portsmouth, Portsmouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 18 responses), 50% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.0. The school has around 123 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Tipner Lane, Portsmouth, PO2 8RA | More schools in Portsmouth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Harbour School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Sept 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. Dec 2022 — Inadequate
  4. Jun 2015 — Good (predecessor: The Harbour School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Harbour School

What is The Harbour School's Ofsted rating?
The Harbour School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about The Harbour School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 18 responses): 50% of parents would recommend The Harbour School.
What are The Harbour School's latest exam results?
The Harbour School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Harbour School located?
The Harbour School is a secondary school in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (PO2 8RA).
How many pupils attend The Harbour School?
The Harbour School has around 123 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Harbour School with other schools?
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