Education

Trosnant Infant School has received a good Ofsted rating following its recent inspection.

This infant school in Havant has been described as 'calm and orderly'

Bay House School in Gosport has an Ofsted rating of requires improvement and the inspection was published on January 25, 2023.

Picture: Keith Woodland (16022020-6)

Police give update into school "fight" that left girl with serious head injuries

University and College Union (UCU) staged strikes across the UK amid an ongoing row over pay and conditions. University of Portsmouth staff joined in the demonstrations. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Union bemoans "cruel" cuts to striking university staff

Here are all of the Ofsted ratings published this year.

Here are 48 Ofsted ratings for schools in the Portsmouth area

Glenwood School, Emsworth, has received a good Ofsted rating following its recent inspection which was published on December 7, 2023.

This special school in Emsworth has been described as 'vibrant' and 'nurturing'

Maddie goes to Pompey: New recipient for Portsmouth FC Scolarship. Photo by Karen Bornhoft Photography

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The Portsmouth Academy has had a monitoring visit from Ofsted following concerns.

School in Portsmouth has monitoring visit following concerns

Here is 105 pictures of the reception class starters in Portsmouth, Havant, Waterlooville, Emsworth, Gosport and Hayling Island.
Pictures: Alex Shute

105 lovely pictures of reception classes across the area

Professor Chris Louca, Director and Head of the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy

University unveils "new world" dental facilities

Moorings Way Infant School - Executive Headteacher Sara Paine (L) and Head of MWIS Ruth Vonk (R) celebrate the school's accreditation with children.
Picture: Samuel Poole

This infant school recognised with Thinking Schools accreditation

King’s Academy Northern Parade has received a good Ofsted rating in its recent inspection which took place on October 17 and 18, 2023.

This junior school in Hilsea described as 'warm' and 'inclusive'

Alverstoke Community Infant School has received a good Ofsted in its recent inspection which took place on October 10 and 11, 2023.

This infant school in Gosport described as 'warm and welcoming

The opening of the new Alford Schools of Military Music.
Picture: Sarah Standing (231123-3139)

Here are 11 pictures from the Princess Royal

The opening of the new Alford School of Military Music. Previously used as detention quarters until the early 90s, the establishment has since been
used by the Royal Marines School of Music, and has now undergone a complete redesign and refurbishment to better support the training of world-class military musicians from the Royal Marines Band Service and the Royal Corps of Army Music.
The facility was opened by HRH The Princess Royal on Thursday, November 23, 2023.

Picture: Sarah Standing (231123-3000)

Prison transformed into military school of music - and opened by Princess Royal

Young female teacher or a student writing math formula on blackboard in classroom.

Hampshire headteachers against knife and metal detectors in schools

Petersgate Infant School has received a good Ofsted rating in its recent inspection.
(Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

This infant school in Waterlooville continues to be a good school
An infant school in Waterlooville has received a good Ofsted rating following its recent inspection.

Hampshire County Council is undertaking an initial period of public consultation on the proposed amalgamation of Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit, and Peel Common Junior School in Gosport.

Proposal to merge two schools in Gosport

Brune Park Community School in Gosport has an Ofsted rating of inadequate in most recent inspection which was published on July 31, 2023.
Picture: Paul Jacobs (160015-21)

Angry Gosport parent removes child from school over female toilet row

Sophie's Legacy has launched its annual Christmas Appeal for 2023.
Pictured: Sophie's family, Lucy 16, Amelia 10, Gareth and Charlotte Fairall with a picture of Sophie at their home in Stubbington on Monday 12th December 2022

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Sophie's Legacy launches Christmas Appeal 2023

Police are appealing for information after a 19-year-old was stalked in Southsea.

Teenager victim to stalking incident in Southsea

Brune Park Community School in Gosport has an Ofsted rating of inadequate in most recent inspection which was published on July 31, 2023.
Picture: Paul Jacobs (160015-21)

Dad "outraged' at school apology over girl's suspension in unisex toilet row

Beacon View Primary Academy has celebrated receiving an Eco-Schools Green Flag award.
Pictured: Students litter picking

Paulsgrove school recognised for protecting the environment

Warblington School in Havant has received a 'requires improvement' Ofsted rating following its recent inspection which was published on November 6, 2023.

This secondary school in Havant has received a 'requires improvement' rating

Springwood Infant School in Waterlooville, has received a Good Ofsted report, matching the junior school who also received a good rating back in 2022.

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This infant school in Waterlooville has received a good Ofsted

Meet Aqua, the new recruit encouraging schools to sign up for Solent Coding Day. Picture – supplied.

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The News & Observer Series Apprenticeship Awards 2023 took place on Thursday, November 9, at the Marriott Hotel in Southampton Road, Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (091123-979)

37 pictures from Apprenticeship awards ceremony showcasing winners and finalists

The News & Observer Series Apprenticeship Awards 2023 took place on Thursday, November 9, at the Marriott Hotel in Southampton Road, Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (091123-984)

Jubilant winners celebrate apprenticeship awards at glittering ceremony
Cheers erupted round the hall as the best apprentices, employers and training providers were crowned at the News & Observer Apprenticeship Awards 2023.

Brune Park Community School in Gosport has an Ofsted rating of inadequate in most recent inspection which was published on July 31, 2023.
Picture: Paul Jacobs (160015-21)

School in lockdown as teachers injured and police called over "aggressive" pupil

The Portsmouth Academy has issued a letter to parents following the serious assault of a teacher who has to take time off to recover.

School called a "prison" as fences and security called in amid Ofsted inspection

Celebration event at the top of Spinnaker Tower

Portsmouth’s care-experienced young people ‘step out of their comfort zone’

Cllr Suzy Horton (in red) with exhibitors at a previous Local Offer Live event

Portsmouth SEND Local Offer Live event taking place next week

Business Talks November: Latest results for Portsmouth University, a free legal advice service, and a neuro diverse event. Supplied picture

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The extra spaces would be created at Denmead Junior School

Extra nursery places set to be created at a village primary school

Six expert tips for how to keep dogs calm when they hear fireworks on Bonfire Night.
Stock image by Adobe Photos.

Here are six things you can do to help your dog during firework season

Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan outside Parliament on his 'Westminster Experience Day'

‘A unique insight into our political system’

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Members of the Sport and Recreation team at the awards ceremony

University of Portsmouth celebrating major architecture award

This school in Battenburg Avenue, North End has been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. The latest report was published on March 28, 2022.

See some of the best primary schools rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted

Connors Toy Library has celebrated its 50th birthday.

Connors Toy Library has celebrated turning 50 with birthday bash

Pupils at St Alfege School, Greenwich, enjoy the Kelloggs Breakfast Club.

Famous cereal brand to give £1,000 grants to schools to improve breakfast clubs

Pictured: Learners, families, St Vincent College staff and invited guests at the celebration event at Buckland Community Centre in Portsmouth

St Vincent College has celebrated achievements of incredible students

Brune Park Community School in Gosport has an Ofsted rating of inadequate in most recent inspection which was published on July 31, 2023.
Picture: Paul Jacobs (160015-21)

School responds over claim girl denied access to female toilet and suspended

Home Start Portsmouth has been awarded a contract from Portsmouth City Council. The money received will go towards offering more services.
Pictured: Natasha Turner from Home-Start Portsmouth (centre, left), with Cllr Suzy Horton (centre, right) and families at Somerstown Family Hub.

New contract awarded to Home Start Portsmouth

Natasha Turner (Home-Start Portsmouth) and Cllr Suzy Horton with families at the Somerstown Family Hub

'Child’s first 5 years will shape the next 50 - it's imperative we get it right’

Pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds are outperformed by their peers (Picture: John Devlin)

Disadvantaged secondary school pupils perform worse in exams than peers

School absence rates which worsened during the pandemic have seen "no significant improvement" and are "of great concern", the Education Committee said. Photo by David Jones/PA Wire

Unauthorised school absences are above the national average in city

From left - Joe Afrifa, Dan Sibley (personal advisor), Councillor Suzy Horton, Sarah Daly (director for children, families and education at PCC), Jason Lang (personal advisor) and Mike Wiggins (personal advisor)

'Care-experienced young people deserve opportunity to celebrate who they are'

From left - Joe Afrifa, Dan Sibley (personal advisor), Councillor Suzy Horton, Sarah Daly (director for children, families and education at PCC), Jason Lang (personal advisor) and Mike Wiggins (personal advisor)

‘Care-experienced young people deserve opportunity to celebrate who they are'

Southbourne Infant School has received a good Ofsted rating in its recent inspection which was published on October 20, 2023.
(Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

This infant school in Emsworth has been described as 'inclusive' and 'thriving'

From left - Jennese Alozie, CEO of University of Chichester Academy Trust, Ruth Worswick, Headteacher of Arundel Court School, and Cllr Suzy Horton

‘The Nest is a wonderful addition’ – new inclusion centre opens in Portsmouth

The lord mayor and lady mayoress at Highbury Primary School in Cosham.

15 pictures of children enjoying "Proud to be Pompey Day"

Havant Academy has been found to have RAAC concrete, according to the Department for Education.

Hampshire school confirmed to have unsafe concrete

Artist's impression. Hampshire County Council planning application.

New primary school approved for Waterlooville despite concerns over a gas boiler

Portsmouth children's speaking and reading skills remain below pre-pandemic levels, new figures show.

Portsmouth children below pre-pandemic levels in speaking and reading skills

A boost for families struggling to afford school uniform. From left - Claire Traviss, Gemma Morrison, Catherine Ramsay and Elaine Saunders-O'Shea

Tesco and Hive Portsmouth charity team up to provide school uniform boost