Special academy · Portsmouth

The Harbour School

Special
Ages 5–19

Term dates

Special academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Portsmouth council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Portsmouth's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

About and location

Type: Special academy
Phase: Special
Ages: 5–19
Pupils: 169 (capacity 200)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Phone: 02392665664
Address: Tipner Lane, Tipner, Portsmouth, PO2 8RA
Website: theharbourschoolportsmouth.com

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.