Portsmouth SCITT was rated Outstanding by Ofsted following their 2024 inspection.

Portsmouth Primary SCITT delivers a research-based programme that prepares trainees exceptionally well for their first year as an early career teacher. At all levels, leaders are unequivocally determined to assure the best teachers for Portsmouth schools and beyond. The SCITT's moral purpose and commitment to the community radiate teaching expertise across the local area.

The SCITT's superb reputation locally is well deserved. Headteachers vouch for the high calibre of trainees and seize every opportunity to appoint them in their schools. Most former trainees remain in teaching, and many become school leaders. Trainees' views are typified by a comment: "This course has changed my life – and now I have my dream job".