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University of Portsmouth Catchment Area

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

University of Portsmouth is a higher education institutions not applicable school in Portsmouth . Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

University of Portsmouth Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for University of Portsmouth?

The catchment area for University of Portsmouth 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 University of Portsmouth 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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University of Portsmouth: School Information

Full address
University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, PO1 2UP
Local authority
Portsmouth
School type
Higher education institutions
Phase of education
Not applicable
DfE URN
133867

Other Not applicable Schools in Portsmouth

If University of Portsmouth 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 University of Portsmouth 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: University of Portsmouth

What is the catchment area for University of Portsmouth?

The catchment area for University of Portsmouth 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 University of Portsmouth oversubscribed?

University of Portsmouth has a capacity of N/A places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Portsmouth.

What is the admissions policy for University of Portsmouth?

Admission to University of Portsmouth 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.

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