Performance data
Overall, students reached expectations in national assessments and examinations and these results can be used as a starting point to the outcomes students achieve. Full performance data can be found on the gov.uk website.
KS4 (Years 10 & 11)
UTC Portsmouth has a sustained record of enabling students to attain excellent results year after year. Our outcomes are consistently in line with, or better than, local and national averages across all key measures.
Most importantly, students overall:
achieved beyond expectations;
and/or achieved better than if they remained in their previous schools;
and/or moved on to appropriate destinations by developing excellent life skills.
Sixth Form (Years 12 & 13)
Our students attain strong results at Sixth Form, enabling them to progress to outstanding destinations in higher education, apprenticeships, and employment.
Most importantly, our students consistently develop their STEM habits - the skills and mindsets that prepare them for future success:
They build teamwork and communication skills that ensure they are workplace-ready.
They grow in responsibility and resilience through the challenges they take on.
They have numerous opportunities to nurture curiosity and creative problem-solving through site visits, projects, and guest lectures throughout their studies.
Please note: this school or college does not cover the full Progress 8 period.
Some schools start educating pupils partway through the 5-year period covered by Progress 8, which should be taken into account when comparing their results with schools that start at Key Stage 3. Progress 8 is not the most appropriate performance measure for university technical colleges, studio schools and some further education colleges. These establishments typically start educating pupils at age 14, with a focus on preparing pupils for their future careers by providing an integrated academic and professional education. Other headline measures, particularly pupil destinations, are more important for these establishments.
progression
2026 retention data (based on student numbers at the end of June 2026 and the start of September 2026)
Year 10 into Year 11 - 98%
Year 12 into Year 13 - 95%
Destinations data for our Year 11 students (2025):
Staying in education: 97.5%
Apprenticeship: 2.5%
Full details of our Yr 13 destinations can be found on our destinations page.
Ofsted report
The college was inspected in November 2025 under Ofsted’s new inspection framework, achieving six ‘Strong’ standards and one ‘Exceptional’ standard for Personal Development and Wellbeing, recognising the college’s practice as being among the very best nationally.
The report is very positive, describing UTC Portsmouth as a “vibrant, thriving community” where students develop incredibly high aspirations and are supported to achieve ambitious destinations in further education, training and employment. Inspectors particularly praised the college’s strong relationships with Employer Partners and universities, recognising the important role these partners play in shaping our STEM curriculum and preparing students for their futures.
The inspectors were especially positive about how respectful and sensible our students are and recognised what a caring and nurturing environment we have created at the college. They describe student behaviour as superb, highlighting the respect, ambition and commitment demonstrated throughout the college.
Our Personal Development programme was recognised as an exceptional strength, particularly the opportunities students have to develop valuable employability skills through real-world employer projects and enrichment activities. Inspectors also praised the supportive and inclusive environment, where students feel safe, valued and motivated to succeed.
The full report can be viewed via this link.