About us
We run a fantastic range of academic, technical, professional and vocational courses from our four campuses in Portsmouth, with fabulous facilities, expert staff, an extensive support network, and great transport links.
With nearly 60 years of experience, we're proud to be an integral part of the UK's only waterfront city and we continue to enjoy close industry links to ensure that the rapidly-evolving needs of both students and employers in the area are met.
Our Campuses
Highbury Campus
Centre of excellence for technical and higher education
Located in central Cosham, Highbury Campus is easily accessible for all transport types.
Sixth Form Campus
Centre of excellence for academic study
Situated just off Portsmouth's Eastern Road, our Sixth Form Campus is conveniently located.
Arundel Campus
Centre of excellence for adult and community learning
Located adjacent to Portsmouth's Commercial Road, our Arundel Campus is well situated for its learners.
North Harbour Campus
Centre of excellence for building and construction
Located in Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, near Port Solent and opposite the busy retail park.
View our virtual tour
Take a look around City of Portsmouth College without leaving home. Our virtual tour lets you explore our campuses, learning spaces and facilities at your own pace, giving you a feel for what life here is really like. Whether you are thinking about your next step after school, returning to education or supporting someone who is, the tour is a great way to discover where you could study.
Our values
BE COLLABORATIVE
Working together will help our students improve their learning. We're dedicated to being collaborative, believing that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
BE INSPIRATIONAL
We're aspirational. By building an inspirational place to study and work, creativity and innovation can be let loose.
BE RESPECTFUL
We believe in being respectful, open, and as honest as possible. Honest with each other, with our suppliers, and above all, honest with our students and their parents and carers.
BE EMPOWERED
We empower our staff and students, encouraging accountability, independence, and autonomy. We're committed to nurturing talent, raising aspirations, and staying open to new ideas.
BE SUPPORTIVE
We're supportive. We do all we can to keep bureaucracy to a minimum, allowing us to get on with what we're good at, delivering brilliance in all we do.
Where we're going
The College of choice for the city of Portsmouth and our region
We believe that every student should be able to achieve their aspirations, whatever their background and abilities. That's why we offer a uniquely broad range of choices across our campuses, from the highest quality academic teaching to the latest vocational and technical training.
Consider yourself invited!
Our open events give you an excellent opportunity to look around the College, talk to current students and find out about the many courses available, including:
- career-focused full-time courses
- part-time professional and leisure courses
- university level courses
- apprenticeships
- King's Trust programmes.
Have a question for us?
City of Portsmouth College offers learning across several specialist campuses in the Portsmouth area, each designed around different stages of education and career goals.
Our Highbury Campus offers vocational qualifications including automotive, childcare, animal handling and more. Our Sixth Form Campus on Tangier Road focuses on A-Levels and academic study for school leavers preparing for university. Our North Harbour Campus specialises in technical and professional courses, helping students gain practical skills for careers in trade industries such as construction, plumbing, electrical and refrigeration & air conditioning. Our Arundel Campus provides adult learning and development opportunities for those returning to study or building new skills.
Together these campuses form one College community, giving students the freedom to find the environment that suits them best and discover where their future could lead.
We are led by an experienced Exuctive Leadership Team that guides the College's strategy, student experience and partnerships with employers and the wider community.
The team works closely with staff across all campuses to ensure students receive high quality teaching, strong pastoral support and clear pathways into university, apprenticeships or employment. We're incredibly proud of our diverse, experienced and supportive staff who work together to create an environment where every learner has the chance to grow and find their brilliance.
If you are passionate about education and want to help students build their future, we would love to hear from you.
We're regularly recruiting teaching staff, business & professional services roles and specialist support positions across our campuses. Working here means joining a supportive community that believes brilliance can be found not only in every student, but in every member of staff too.
The safety and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority. If you are worried about a student or believe someone may be at risk, please contact our safeguarding team as soon as possible.
Our trained safeguarding staff are here to listen, take concerns seriously and ensure the right support is put in place. No concern is too small and it is always better to raise something early.
If you have a concern, please contact
Portsmouth Multi Agency Services Hub
If you feel yourself or someone else is at immediate risk, please call the police on 999.
If you cannot find the information you need, our team is always happy to help.
Whether you are a prospective student, parent, employer or community partner, we can guide you to the right course, campus or department. A quick conversation could be the first step towards finding your brilliance with City of Portsmouth College.
Use the floating Contact Us button at the bottom right of your screen to get in touch.
How to find us
Click here to view our campus locations and plan your route.
Student support
Our specialist staff will support you throughout your time at College, so that you can develop the skills and qualifications you need to move onto the next stage of your life.
Term dates
Looking to plan ahead? Our term dates webpage sets out all of the key College dates for your diary.
Ready to find your brilliance?
View our list of courses for school leavers and adult learners below.
