Schools in Southsea, South East (2025)
14 schools · 5,593 students · 7 local authority, 5 academy, 2 independent · median Pupils on roll 351.
Southsea, in South East, has 14 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 5,593 students. By level there are 10 primary, 2 secondary, 2 all-through; by sector 7 local authority, 5 academy, 2 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Southsea's schools is 351, above the South East median of 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
14 of the 14 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Cumberland Infant School (72.2, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Moorings Way Infant School (59.2, top 50% of primary schools nationally), and Southsea Infant School (58.6, top 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Priory School (1,278 students), Ark Charter Academy (883 students), Craneswater Junior School (508 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Southsea
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 172Cumberland Infant SchoolSouthsea · Local authority Primary– · 172 students
- 259Moorings Way Infant SchoolSouthsea · Academy Primary– · 116 students
- 359Southsea Infant SchoolSouthsea · Local authority Primary– · 167 students
- 451Bramble Infant School and NurserySouthsea · Local authority Primary– · 162 students
- 550St Swithun's Catholic Primary SchoolSouthsea · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 351 students
- 646Priory SchoolSouthsea · Academy Secondary44.7 Attainment 8 · 1,278 students
- 735Devonshire Infant SchoolSouthsea · Local authority Primary– · 171 students
- 826Craneswater Junior SchoolSouthsea · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 508 students
- 926Meon Infant SchoolSouthsea · Academy Primary– · 133 students
- 1024Fernhurst Junior SchoolSouthsea · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 349 students
- 1124Cottage Grove Primary School and NurserySouthsea · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 462 students
- 1222Ark Charter AcademySouthsea · Academy Secondary38.9 Attainment 8 · 883 students
- 1319Portsmouth High School GDSTSouthsea · Independent All-through12.4 Attainment 8 · 436 students
- 149Mayville High SchoolSouthsea · Independent All-through31.7 Attainment 8 · 405 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland Infant School Southsea · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Local authority | 72.2 Top 25% | – | 172 |
| 2 | Moorings Way Infant School Southsea · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 59.2 Top 50% | – | 116 |
| 3 | Southsea Infant School Southsea · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 58.6 Top 50% | – | 167 |
| 4 | Bramble Infant School and Nursery Southsea · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Local authority | 50.5 Top 50% | – | 162 |
| 5 | St Swithun's Catholic Primary School Southsea · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 50.2 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 351 |
| 6 | Priory School Southsea · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 45.7 Lower 50% | 44.7 Attainment 8 | 1,278 |
| 7 | Devonshire Infant School Southsea · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 35.2 Lower 50% | – | 171 |
| 8 | Craneswater Junior School Southsea · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 26.4 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 508 |
| 9 | Meon Infant School Southsea · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 26.1 Lower 50% | – | 133 |
| 10 | Fernhurst Junior School Southsea · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 24.3 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 349 |
| 11 | Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery Southsea · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 23.9 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 462 |
| 12 | Ark Charter Academy Southsea · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 21.6 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 883 |
| 13 | Portsmouth High School GDST Southsea · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 18.8 Lower 50% | 12.4 Attainment 8 | 436 |
| 14 | Mayville High School Southsea · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Independent | 8.6 Lower 50% | 31.7 Attainment 8 | 405 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Southsea side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Southsea?
Cumberland Infant School is the highest-ranked school in Southsea with a Success Index (England) of 72.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Southsea?
Southsea has 14 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary, 2 all-through) educating 5,593 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Southsea?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Southsea is 351. Number of pupils in the latest school census.