Open Week
Monday 22 to Friday 26 June 2026 9.00am to 3.00pm
Open Week is an ideal opportunity to visit Portsmouth High School and find out if the school is right for your daughter. You will be visiting the school during a normal teaching day and our Nursery, Pre-School, Prep School, Senior School and Sixth Form will all be open to welcome visitors. Our Prep and Senior Schools are on two separate sites, just a five minute walk up Kent Road and you are welcome to book to see both sites if you wish.
During your visit you can expect to:
- Meet the Head
- Have a tour of the school
- See lessons in action
- Discover why girls learn best in an all-girls environment
- Find out about the admissions process
- Get a feel for school life
CSI PORTSMOUTH HIGH: MYSTERY CHALLENGE
Saturday 27 June 9.30am to 12 noon
Girls in current Years 4-6 are invited to take part in an engaging, interactive morning of forensic science, logical thinking and teamwork. At this FREE event girls will analyse evidence, crack codes and follow clues as they work in teams to identify the culprit and recover the school’s prestigious House Cup.
On the morning, girls will:
- Explore the basics of forensic investigation
- Develop problem‑solving and critical thinking skills
- Work collaboratively to solve a real‑life mystery
This FREE event is open to all girls and is a fantastic opportunity for them to learn new skills, challenge themselves and enjoy a memorable morning of discovery. Please note booking is essential.
- Girls should arrive for a 9.30am start and finish at 12 noon
- A drink and snack will be provided for the girls
- Parents do not need to stay and accompany their daughters
- Coffee at 11.30am for parents before the girls finish at 12 noon
Venue: Portsmouth High Senior School, 25 Kent Road, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 3EQ.
'Leaders prioritise pupils’ mental health and emotional wellbeing through a culture of care and mutual respect.'
ISI REPORT, 2026
