The Portsmouth Grammar School
Portsmouth, Hampshire
The Portsmouth Grammar School, known as PGS, is a school in the historic heart of Portsmouth. It was founded by Dr William Smith, a physician and mayor of the city, so that young people in Portsmouth could have access to a transformative education.
Academic ambition is central here, with a culture of intellectual curiosity that the school says shows in pupils' participation in national competitions such as the Maths Olympiad. Pastoral care is also a priority, with the school aiming for each pupil to feel known, supported and valued.
Former pupils, known as Old Portmuthians, have gone on to work across elite sport, the arts, business and public service.
| Secondary Gender | Co-ed |
| Sixth Form Gender | Co-ed |
| Boarding/Day | Day |
| Age Range | 11 – 18 |
| Entrance Exam | Yes |
Exam Performance
A-Level
A*/A Results
Annual Fees
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Strengths at The Portsmouth Grammar School
High Achieving Academics
The school places a strong focus on academic excellence, supporting each pupil towards their own goals within a culture of intellectual curiosity. Pupils progress to Oxford, Cambridge, other leading universities or degree apprenticeships.
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Pupils are taught from age 2 through to 18 on one site, so their education continues without a change of school along the way.
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The school is built around six shared values: curiosity, creativity, commitment, courage, compassion and collaboration. These values unite its community.
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Location
High Street
Portsmouth
PO1 2LN
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