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Portsmouth High School GDST Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Portsmouth High School GDST is an other independent not applicable school in Portsmouth , serving pupils aged 2-19, with 463 pupils, and a capacity of 650 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-19

Age range

463

Pupils

650

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Portsmouth High School GDST Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Portsmouth High School GDST?

The catchment area for Portsmouth High School GDST is the geographic zone Portsmouth uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Portsmouth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Portsmouth High School GDST is set by Portsmouth and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Portsmouth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Portsmouth High School GDST: 650 places, 71% filled: places available

Portsmouth High School GDST has a published admission number of 650 places. 463 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 650 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Portsmouth publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Portsmouth school admissions →

Portsmouth High School GDST: School Information

Full address
25 Kent Road, Southsea, PO5 3EQ
Local authority
Portsmouth
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-19 years
Gender
Girls
DfE URN
116581

Other Not applicable Schools in

If Portsmouth High School GDST is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Portsmouth High School GDST by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Portsmouth High School GDST

What is the catchment area for Portsmouth High School GDST?

The catchment area for Portsmouth High School GDST is the geographic zone Portsmouth uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Portsmouth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Portsmouth High School GDST oversubscribed?

Portsmouth High School GDST has a capacity of 650 places and currently has 463 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Portsmouth.

What is the admissions policy for Portsmouth High School GDST?

Admission to Portsmouth High School GDST is managed by Portsmouth. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Portsmouth High School GDST cover?

Portsmouth High School GDST is a not applicable school in Portsmouth, serving pupils aged 2-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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