Open Free School Secondary Mixed

UTC Portsmouth

London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9DU
Part of: UTC PORTSMOUTH (Single-academy trust)
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UTC Portsmouth
Portsmouth, PO2 9DU
493 Pupils
600 Capacity
14–19 Age Range
19.30% FSM %
324 Boys
169 Girls
About UTC Portsmouth

UTC Portsmouth is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Portsmouth, Portsmouth, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 14–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 493 pupils on roll. School capacity: 600. Current headteacher: James Doherty.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type University technical college
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Portsmouth
Region South East
Administrative District Portsmouth
Parliamentary Constituency Portsmouth North
Ward Hilsea
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor UTC PORTSMOUTH
Opened 01-09-2017
UKPRN 10064710
URN 143430
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr James Doherty Accounting Officer 01/02/2020 — N/A
Mr Charles Parker Chair of Trustees 05/12/2024 04/12/2028 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Debbie Young Chief Financial Officer 01/09/2022 — N/A
Mrs Jennifer Pateman Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT) 01/10/2024 — N/A
Natalie Brahma-Pearl Member 01/05/2024 — Original (signatory) members
Captain John Brennan Member 16/12/2024 — Appointed by academy members
Professor Paul Hayes Member 27/01/2016 — Original (signatory) members
Mr Stuart Hider Member 27/01/2016 — Original (signatory) members
Mr Steven Labedz Member 27/01/2016 — Original (signatory) members
Mr Charles Parker Member 13/11/2020 — Original (signatory) members
Mr Robbie Adams Trustee 17/12/2020 05/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Stephanie Barnett Trustee 26/03/2020 25/03/2028 Appointed by academy members
Schools Nearby
Trafalgar School
0 km • Portsmouth
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Gatcombe Park Primary School
0.26 km • Portsmouth
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King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)
0.5 km • Portsmouth
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King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)
0.56 km • Portsmouth
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Cliffdale Primary Academy
0.85 km • Portsmouth
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Mayfield School
1.04 km • Portsmouth
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Frequently Asked Questions
UTC Portsmouth is a University technical college (group: Free Schools) in Portsmouth, Portsmouth.
UTC Portsmouth has 493 pupils, with a capacity of 600.
UTC Portsmouth caters for pupils aged 14 to 19.
The Headteacher at UTC Portsmouth is Mr James Doherty.
UTC Portsmouth is at London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9DU, in the Portsmouth local authority, South East.
Sixth form at UTC Portsmouth: Has a sixth form.
UTC Portsmouth is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Doherty
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9DU
02393120200
www.utcportsmouth.org
Location
PO2 9DU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143430
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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