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St Edmund's Catholic School
Portsmouth · Portsmouth · PO1 1RX. secondary · Voluntary aided school · State-funded · Ages 11 to 16. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Portsmouth index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- KS2 RWM expected
- —
- Attainment 8
- 58.9
- English & maths 9–4
- 87%
Ofsted publication date: 21/09/2022. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
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What is St Edmund's Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St Edmund's Catholic School has an overall Ofsted grade of Outstanding (published 21/09/2022). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are St Edmund's Catholic School's GCSE outcomes?
Published Attainment 8 is 58.9. English and maths 9–4: 87%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.
Where is St Edmund's Catholic School?
St Edmund's Catholic School is in Portsmouth (PO1 1RX), Portsmouth. URN 116505.
How do I compare St Edmund's Catholic School with nearby schools?
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Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 15 June 2022). Open the full PDF for context.
St Edmund’s Catholic School continues to be an outstanding school.
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St Edmund's Catholic School
URN: 116505
Local authority: Portsmouth
Town: Portsmouth
Postcode: PO1 1RX
Ofsted overall: Outstanding (21/09/2022)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/116505/
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