Aerial view of the UTC Portsmouth building with solar panels on the roof, surrounded by trees, roads, and sports fields

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.

Table comparing UTC Portsmouth’s Attainment 8, Progress 8, English, Maths, Ebacc grades, and English & Maths pass rates from 2023 to 2025, alongside Portsmouth LA and National State Schools averages.


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.

Table showing UTC Portsmouth’s 2025 A levels, Applied Courses, and T Level results compared with previous years, Portsmouth LA, and national state school averages.

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

2025 retention data (based on student numbers at the end of June 2025 and the start of September 2025)

  • Year 10 into Year 11 - 99%

  • Year 12 into Year 13 - 95%

  • Destinations data for our Year 11 students:

    • 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 June 2021 and holds an Outstanding rating in all areas. The report is very positive, highlighting the quality of education as a standout area, reinforced by the unparalleled destination figures for our students; the best in the region. Significantly more students go onto university and higher apprenticeships from their studies with us than the national or regional average.

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 noted how impeccably our pupils conduct themselves and that they are intrinsically motivated to do their best.

Our Training and Enrichment programmes were highlighted as an area of strength as well. The inspectors recognised the valuable employability skills these programmes help our students develop. Student behaviour was rated as excellent and it was recognised that staff care for students’ safety and well-being and that pupils feel valued and safe in college.

The full report can be viewed via this link.