Is St Edmund's Catholic School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 16 June 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 1st of 11 secondary schools in Portsmouth. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Edmund's Catholic School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Edmund's Catholic School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 56 (England: 46.2). 64% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Edmund's Catholic School?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Edmund's Catholic School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Edmund's Catholic School

Arundel Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1RX

Local ranking1st of 11 secondary schools in Portsmouth

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1200

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 16 June 2022. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 56.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 64.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 86.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 222

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Continued in education: 86.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1150
Boys: 555 (48%)
Girls: 602 (52%)
Capacity: 1200 (96% full)
SEND: 13.7%
FSM Eligible: 28.3%
EAL: 46.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.6%
SEN Support: 11.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 66.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,140/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 37.2%
White Other: 22.3%
Black African: 16.4%
Asian Indian: 5.3%
Asian Chinese: 3.8%
Asian Other: 3.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.2%

37.2%

White British

22.3%

White Other

16.4%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

02392823766

school@saintedmunds.org.uk

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Arundel Street

Portsmouth, South East

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Administrative

URN: 116505
UKPRN: 10017265
Establishment No.: 5413

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