SchoolScoresThe Wymering School
Special free school · All-through, ages 9 to 16 · Mixed
Part of SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Sevenoaks Road, Portsmouth, PO6 3YB
023 9200 1535 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 2 June 2026 , published 7 July 2026.
In short: 3 strong, 3 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
4 pupils in this year group.
Only 4 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Portsmouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 54% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 3% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 69% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 66% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 103 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | 0% | Not published |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
18 pupils in this year group.
0% — 35 points below the Portsmouth average, and 45 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Portsmouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | 35% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 0.7 | 39.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 0.1 | 3.5 | 4.1 |
Grade 5 or above in English and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | 0% |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Portsmouth. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
This is a special school for children with an education, health and care plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through the council's SEND team, not the normal admissions round.
| Pupils | This school | Portsmouth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | 54.8% | 62.1%* | 51.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | 100.0% | 92.3%* | 99.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 0.0% | 7.7%* | 0.5% |
| English as an additional language | 4.1% | 16.1%* | 14.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) | 21.0% | 19.1%* | 12.8% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) | 58.9% | 47.6%* | 35.3% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 6.8 | 54.1 | 12.3 |
| Pupils suspended at least once | 5.5% | 15.1% | 5.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 1.37% | 0.13% | 0.08% |
| Pupils per teacher | 5.7 | 5.8 | 6.6 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) | 2.1 | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| Teachers who left during the year | 23.0% | 20.6%* | 14.3%* |
Comparisons are with special schools. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby special schools
- Redwood Park Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), some aspects weaker 2025
- Cliffdale Primary Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 strong · 0% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Harbour School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 needs attention, 5 urgent improvement · 0% grade 5+ English and maths
- Riverside Community Special School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Waterloo School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 0% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Wymering School's Ofsted rating?
The Wymering School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 2 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 3 strong, 3 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did The Wymering School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 0% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 45 points below the England average of 45%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 149336.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.