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The Portsmouth Grammar Junior School, PO1

High Street, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 2LN

The Portsmouth Grammar Junior School, PO1

10 simple reasons to choose The Portsmouth Grammar Junior School

Independent prep school and nursery in Portsmouth.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Choir school. Academically selective intake. Choristers selected on singing ability.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
Junior division of The Portsmouth Grammar School, an all-through school to age 18.
Fees range from £3,619 (Rec) to £4,015 per term (2020/21).

10 better reasons to choose The Portsmouth Grammar Junior School

Schoolsmith Score®; 85.
One of the best independent prep schools in Portsmouth and one of the 3 best primary schools for 1 mile.
On average, 16.5 pupils per class and 10.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Most pupils go on to the senior school, a school with a track record for academic achievement.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, RE and languages throughout.
Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure).
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in hockey, rounders, sailing.
School educates the choristers of St Thomas' Cathedral, Portsmouth. Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 3 choirs (in addition to the Cathedral choristers), orchestra and several instrument ensembles including the touring Brass Band. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
As the junior school to The Portsmouth Grammar School, pupils can expect access to specialised teaching and facilities, as well as eventual progression to the senior school.

Find another school near The Portsmouth Grammar Junior School

Independent Prep Schools

St John's College Lower & Middle Schools (0.7 miles); Portsmouth High Prep School (0.8 miles); Mayville High Pre-Prep & Junior Schools (1.6 miles).

State Primary Schools

Harrison Primary School (8.2 miles); Redlands Primary School (8.5 miles); St Alban's Church of England Primary School (8.9 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

The Portsmouth Grammar School (0 miles); Portsmouth High School (0.6 miles); St John's College, Southsea (0.7 miles).

State Senior Schools

St Edmund's Catholic School (1.1 miles); Cams Hill School (7.1 miles); Oaklands Catholic School (7.3 miles).

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