The City of Portsmouth College is set to host its annual Creative Festival at the Sixth Form Campus on Tangier Road, Portsmouth, on Tuesday 10 June 2026. The event, which runs from 5pm to 7.30pm, is open to the public and offers residents the chance to view student work and celebrate local academic achievements.
The festival will feature a variety of displays, including film and moving image screenings, as well as a photography and art exhibition. Attendees will also have the opportunity to view catering demonstrations, with food samples prepared by students available to taste and enjoy. The event highlights the practical skills being developed at the college, following the recent success of two catering students, Amelia Stuart and Oliver Lewendon, who secured paid employment at the Marriott Hotel in Cosham after completing a work experience placement.
This showcase comes during a period of growth and academic success for the institution. The college, which operates across four sites in the city, achieved a Good rating from Ofsted in November 2024. This follows a significant turnaround for the college since the 2021 merger of Highbury College and Portsmouth College, an effort overseen by Principal and CEO Katy Quinn since she joined in 2022.
Recent exam results further underscore the college’s progress, with 2025 marking a fourth consecutive record year. The institution saw a 96% overall pass rate, with more than 1,000 students successfully completing their qualifications. At the Sixth Form Campus specifically, 15% of students achieved straight A–A* grades, while over half received A*–B grades in subjects such as film studies, English, business, politics, and sociology.
Residents are encouraged to bring friends and family to the Sixth Form Campus Creative Festival to see the work of current students. For those interested in the full range of courses offered, the college provides pathways including A Levels, T Levels, vocational diplomas, and apprenticeships to students aged 16 and older.
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