The Expresso school rankings for 2025 are now available online. The interactive tool allows users to search by district, municipality, and school to view performance data, including national exam averages and specific subject results.
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Read today’s briefingThe organization Missão Escola Pública is proposing that students take four mandatory exams in secondary school, with a weighting of up to 30% on the final grade. They also propose mandatory external assessments for primary and lower-secondary students: 20% weight in the 4th year, 25% in the 6th year, and 30% in the 9th year, alongside salary bonuses for teachers in disadvantaged areas.
Due to severe weather, schools are closed nationwide on Wednesday 11 November 2026. In Lisbon, tunnels are closed from midnight, and fenced gardens are shut; Pingo Doce has closed all stores on the mainland for the day, while speed on the Vasco da Gama and 25 de Abril bridges is limited to 60 km/h with high-profile vehicles advised against crossing.
Some secondary schools in Portugal—specifically in Chaves, Vila do Conde, and Espinho—are highlighted for achieving high student performance despite socio-economic challenges, through active support systems that ensure no student is left behind.