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The Harbour School

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The Harbour School

Tipner Lane, Tipner, Portsmouth, PO2 8RA

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

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard2024/25

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 measures2024/25

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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About The Harbour School

The Harbour School is a secondary school in Portsmouth, Portsmouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). 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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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 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?
View The Harbour School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Portsmouth.