Schools in Gosport

Primary, secondary, and further education in the borough

Gosport has a full range of state schools covering primary, secondary, and further education, serving the borough's population of around 84,000.

Primary schools are distributed across the residential areas, ensuring most families have a school within walking distance. Alverstoke Church of England Primary, Leesland Church of England Primary, Elson Primary, Rowner Junior School, and Gomer Junior School are among the main primary schools. School places are allocated through Hampshire County Council's admissions process, and most families secure a place at their nearest school, though popular schools can be oversubscribed.

Secondary education is provided by several schools across the borough. Bay House School on Gomer Lane in Alverstoke is a large comprehensive serving the southern part of Gosport and has a strong reputation locally. Brune Park Community School in eastern Gosport serves a wide catchment area. Bridgemary School covers the northern part of the borough. Results and Ofsted ratings vary across the secondary schools, and parents are advised to check the most recent inspection reports and results data.

St Vincent College on Mill Lane provides further education for students aged 16 and over, offering A-levels, vocational qualifications, and apprenticeship programmes. The college serves the wider Gosport and Fareham area and has a range of courses across academic and practical subjects.

For students seeking sixth form alternatives, colleges in Fareham and Portsmouth are accessible by bus or ferry. Fareham College and the Portsmouth sixth form options provide additional choice.

Special educational needs provision is available through mainstream schools with SEND support and through specialist settings in the wider Hampshire area. Hampshire County Council coordinates special school placements.

Gosport does not have its own independent (fee-paying) schools. Families seeking private education look to Portsmouth Grammar School, the Portsmouth High School, or options in Fareham and further afield.

School transport is primarily by walking and bus. The compact geography of the peninsula means most secondary schools are within cycling distance for older students.