Portsmouth High School GDST
Other independent school · Ages 2–19 · 436 pupils · Southsea
The council’s dates, for reference
Portsmouth High School GDST sets its own term dates. These are Portsmouth’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 1 September 2026Term
Autumn term
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
109 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Wednesday, 21 July 2027
101 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Thursday, 22 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
41 days
Next up: October half term, 26 October 2026.
Published through to 2027/28.
Read from portsmouth.gov.uk/services/schools-and-learning/schools/school. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
Last checked 1 September 2026
About Portsmouth High School GDST
Portsmouth High School GDST is a school for ages 2 to 19 in Southsea, Portsmouth, with 436 pupils.
TypeOther independent school
CouncilPortsmouth
Pupils436 of 650 places
AdmitsGirls
Sixth formHas a sixth form
Opened1 September 1882
URN116581
Websitewww.portsmouthhigh.co.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
Nearby schools
Children at more than one school? These are the closest.
St Jude's CofE Primary School
0.3 mi · Primary
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
0.3 mi · Primary
Ark Charter Academy
0.6 mi · Secondary
Southsea Infant School
0.7 mi · Primary
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
0.7 mi · Primary
Where it is
25 Kent RoadSouthsea
PO5 3EQ
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