Lifelong learning
“Our young people are encouraged to develop high, positive aspirations and our adults have lifelong education opportunities that empower them and enrich their lives.” — Imagine Portsmouth 2040
Pupils passing English and maths GCSE at grade 5+, vs Southampton and England. Portsmouth state-funded schools.
Source: DfE · 2024/25 GCSE cohort
Checked 23 September 2026
| Year | Portsmouth | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018/19 | 35% | 35.6% | 43.2% |
| 2021/22 | 41.3% | 42.1% | 49.8% |
| 2022/23 | 31.6% | 38.1% | 45.3% |
| 2023/24 | 34.4% | 38.3% | 45.9% |
| 2024/25 | 35.2% | 38.9% | 45.4% |
EHC plans issued inside the 20-week legal deadline. Portsmouth local authority.
Source: Department for Education · 2025
Checked 23 September 2026
| Year | Portsmouth | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 96% | 58.7% |
| 2020 | 96.3% | 55.6% |
| 2021 | 97% | 57.9% |
| 2022 | 89.5% | 47.7% |
| 2023 | 1.6% | 49.1% |
| 2024 | 4.3% | 45.9% |
| 2025 | 42.9% | 45.5% |
16-17 year olds not in education, employment or training. Portsmouth local authority.
Source: DfE · 2026
Checked 23 September 2026
Pupils missing half or more of school, vs Southampton and England. Portsmouth state-funded schools.
Source: Department for Education · 2024/25
Checked 23 September 2026
Projects and commitments
No tracked projects are assigned to this pillar yet. The council has not published a pillar-by-pillar project list.
Council Plan commitments (3)
- improving education outcomes in the city (5a)
- creating a model for youth provision that helps young people have access to opportunities and to develop their skills (5b)
- improving the timeliness of education, health and care plans (3c)
Linking these to the pillar is UK Stat Pack analysis; the Council Plan does not map them.