Best Schools for Teaching Quality in Portsmouth
The top 25 schools in Portsmouth, ranked by the quality of teaching and academic support, based on verified reviews from real parents.
As of August 2026, the highest parent-rated school for Teaching Quality in Portsmouth is Cliffdale Primary Academy (5.0/5 for Teaching Quality). 25 schools in Portsmouth have enough parent reviews to be ranked.
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Cliffdale Primary Academy
special •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Mayfield School
k12 •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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The Portsmouth Grammar School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Beacon View Primary Academy
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Portsdown Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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New Horizons Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Gatcombe Park Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Wimborne Primary School
primary •4.6★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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The Portsmouth Academy
secondary •4.6★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
primary •4.9★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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Springfield School
secondary •4.8★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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Madani Academy
primary •4.8★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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UTC Portsmouth
secondary •4.8★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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Penbridge Junior School
primary •4.8★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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Solent Infant School
primary •4.7★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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Highbury Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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Stamshaw Infant Academy
primary •4.5★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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The Harbour School
special •4.5★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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Manor Infant and Nursery School
primary •4.2★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Copnor Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Trafalgar School
secondary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Court Lane Junior Academy
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality
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Frequently asked questions
Which school in Portsmouth is rated best for Teaching Quality?
Cliffdale Primary Academy currently has the highest parent rating for Teaching Quality among schools in Portsmouth on SchoolBrowse.
How are these Teaching Quality rankings calculated?
Rankings are based on verified parent reviews scoring each school on the quality of teaching and academic support. Only schools with at least one published review are included.