About the school
The Portsmouth Grammar School is a co-educational school in Portsmouth admitting pupils between the ages of 2½ and 18. Pupils may join in Years 7-10 and Year 12, and the school has a sixth form.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 2½-18 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | Year 7 to 13 £25,614 annual fee / £8,538 termly fee (including VAT) for 2026-2027. |
📅 Open days: The school says there are many opportunities to visit, including open days, conversations with senior staff, or a private visit.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Creative Writing |
📄 Free The Portsmouth Grammar School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | Means-tested financial assistance is awarded at 11+ and Sixth Form; in some circumstances financial assistance may be awarded at 13+. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Applications for September 2026, throughout the whole school, are open. Scholarship applications are now open for September 2027 entry and close on 2026-09-25. Applications for Financial Assistance for 2027 entry are now open and must be completed by Friday 25th September.
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