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The Portsmouth Grammar School
Independent school · Portsmouth
| Address | High Street, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–19 |
| Pupils | 973 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 02392360036 |
| Website | https://www.pgs.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 8 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Tue 8 Jun 2027 | Thu 8 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027, Mon 7 Jun 2027
Professional Development Days (staff only) listed as inset days. Induction day for invited year groups Mon 7 Sep 2026. Half terms given as Saturday-Sunday, so first halves end the Friday before and resume the Monday after (Summer resumes Tue 8 Jun after the Mon 7 Jun staff day). Terms end 12:45 Junior, 13:00 Senior and Sixth Form. Pre-School has separate 38-week and 35-week patterns.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 7 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 8 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Wed 29 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Tue 6 Jun 2028 | Thu 6 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Thu 2 Sep 2027, Fri 3 Sep 2027, Wed 5 Jan 2028, Tue 18 Apr 2028, Mon 5 Jun 2028
Induction day for invited year groups Mon 6 Sep 2027. Two-week Autumn half term (Sat 23 Oct - Sun 7 Nov). Summer resumes Tue 6 Jun after the Mon 5 Jun staff day. Bank holiday Mon 1 May 2028.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception - Year 2 (including VAT) | £5,484.00 |
| Year 3 - Year 4 (including VAT) | £5,784.00 |
| Year 5 - Year 6 (including VAT) | £6,204.00 |
| Year 7 to 13 (including VAT) | £8,538.00 |
| Pre-School Core Day 0830-1530 (per day, excl. VAT) | £62.65 |
| Pre-School Extended Day 0730-1800 (per day, excl. VAT) | £93.98 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £500.00
Annual fees: £16,452 / £17,352 / £18,612 / £25,614. Pre-School prices stated to exclude VAT; Pre-School registration fee £100. Deposit refunded on the first term's invoice.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 11+, 13+
Enquire, visit at an open day or privately, then submit the OpenApply application with a registration fee. Pre-School/Infants: short assessment with the Head during a visit. Years 3 & 6: online Maths, English and Non-Verbal Reasoning plus creative writing. 11+: interview and Saturday-morning Quest assessments in the Autumn Term with a school reference. 13+: 11+ tests act as a pre-test, confirmed by 13+ assessments.
- 11+: Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Mathematics, English, Reading Comprehension (Quest) and interview
- 13+: English, Mathematics, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Modern Foreign Language papers and interview
- Junior: online Maths, English, NVR and creative writing
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.