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 2027 / 28
Checked 1 September 2026Term
Autumn term
Wednesday, 1 September 2027 to Friday, 17 December 2027
108 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 25 October 2027 to Friday, 29 October 2027
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 18 December 2027 to Monday, 3 January 2028
17 days
Term
Spring term
Tuesday, 4 January 2028 to Friday, 31 March 2028
88 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 14 February 2028 to Friday, 18 February 2028
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Saturday, 1 April 2028 to Monday, 17 April 2028
17 days
Term
Summer term
Tuesday, 18 April 2028 to Friday, 21 July 2028
95 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 29 May 2028 to Friday, 2 June 2028
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Saturday, 22 July 2028 to Thursday, 31 August 2028
41 days
Next up: October half term, 25 October 2027.
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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