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The Portsmouth Grammar School Catchment Area

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

The Portsmouth Grammar School is an other independent not applicable school in Portsmouth , serving pupils aged 2-19, with 1142 pupils, and a capacity of 1789 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-19

Age range

1,142

Pupils

1,789

Capacity

64%

Fill rate

The Portsmouth Grammar School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Portsmouth Grammar School?

The catchment area for The Portsmouth Grammar School 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 The Portsmouth Grammar School 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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The Portsmouth Grammar School: 1789 places, 64% filled: places available

The Portsmouth Grammar School has a published admission number of 1789 places. 1142 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 64%. At 64% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1789 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 →

The Portsmouth Grammar School: School Information

Full address
High Street, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN
Local authority
Portsmouth
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-19 years
DfE URN
116583

Other Not applicable Schools in Portsmouth

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

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Portsmouth Grammar School 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: The Portsmouth Grammar School

What is the catchment area for The Portsmouth Grammar School?

The catchment area for The Portsmouth Grammar School 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 The Portsmouth Grammar School oversubscribed?

The Portsmouth Grammar School has a capacity of 1789 places and currently has 1142 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Portsmouth.

What is the admissions policy for The Portsmouth Grammar School?

Admission to The Portsmouth Grammar School 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 The Portsmouth Grammar School cover?

The Portsmouth Grammar School 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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