KEY DATES
Thursday 18th December - Last day of term, students dismissed at 12:05pm
Friday 19th December to Friday 2nd January - School holidays
Monday 5th January - New term begins for all students on a Week A timetable
KEY DATES
Thursday 18th December - Last day of term, students dismissed at 12:05pm
Friday 19th December to Friday 2nd January - School holidays
Monday 5th January - New term begins for all students on a Week A timetable
September 4, 2025 07:01pm
Everything you need to know about admissions with Portsmouth City Council can be found here.
Applications to The Portsmouth Academy close on Friday 31 October 2025. National offer day for on-time applicants is Monday 2 March 2026.
You can still apply after 31 October 2025, but your school place will be allocated after national offer day 2 March 2026.
This is a high birth rate year, make sure you apply on time, and put as many preference schools as possible (up to 6).
You must read secondary transfer – what you need to know (hints and tips) before you apply. We also recommend reading our admission booklet 2026-27.
