At the end of last year, Ofsted scrapped its previous framework where schools would receive a single word rating following an inspection.
Previously schools would be rated outstanding, good, requires improvement or inadequate, but inspectors are now using a five-point, color-coded report card system, where multiple areas are assessed including inclusion, attendance, curriculum, behaviour, leadership and wellbeing.
The new system will grade each area exceptional, strong standard, expected standard, needs attention or urgent improvement.
So far this year, 12 schools have been inspected in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.
Take a look at how these schools have fared using the new five-point grading framework:
5. St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School, Fareham
Ofsted has found St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School, Fareham, is working at a strong standard in attendance and behaviour, inclusion and personal development and wellbeing. It is operating at the expected standard in achievement, curriculum and teaching, early years and leadership and governance. Pictured: Head Teacher, Katrina Straker, with Head Boy and Head Girl. | Contributed
6. Bourne Community College, Southbourne
Ofsted has found Bourne Community Centre is working at an expected standard in its inclusion offering and personal development and wellbeing. The setting needs to focus on making improvements to its achievement, attendance and behaviour, curriculum and teaching, and leadership and governance. | Google
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7. Meon Junior School Ofsted
Meon Junior School is working at an expected standard in achievement, attendance and behaviour and curriculum and teaching. It is operating at a strong standard in its inclusion offering, leadership and governance, and personal development and wellbeing. | Contributed
8. Cliffdale Primary Academy
Ofsted has found Cliffdale Primary Academy is working at a strong standard across the board following its recent Ofsted inspection which was published on January 27, 2026. | Google Photo: Google