The Portsmouth Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Mary's Road Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 5PF |
| Phone | 03333602200 |
| Reference Number | 139714 |
The Portsmouth Academy has undergone an urgent inspection to assess its safeguarding effectiveness and the quality of education being provided, prompted by concerns regarding leadership, management, and student behavior. The inspection revealed that while safeguarding measures are effective and the leadership team is committed to improvements, challenges remain, particularly in the identification and support of students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), which affects their attendance and behavior. The school is in the process of implementing strategies to enhance student behavior and ensure that all pupils receive the necessary support to thrive academically.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1243 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.12%
Girls: 49.88% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 52.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 131 | 127 | 258 |
| 8 | 117 | 137 | 254 |
| 9 | 129 | 123 | 252 |
| 10 | 112 | 128 | 240 |
| 11 | 134 | 105 | 239 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 54.8% |
| African | 7.7% |
| White, Other | 7.1% |
| Asian, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Apr 2022 | School inspection |
| 26 Apr 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Safeguarding measures are effective and well-implemented.
- The leadership team has a clear understanding of areas needing improvement.
- Recent support for pupils with more complex needs has shown positive outcomes.
- The school has a commitment to improving behavior and learning environments.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils' SEND needs are not identified quickly enough, particularly in Years 7 and 8.
- A small minority of pupils disrupt learning, affecting overall student behavior.
- Attendance analysis needs to be more thorough to identify patterns of absence.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 33.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 20.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 34.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 108 | 45 |
| Third Preference | 97 | 13 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Manor Infant and Nursery School
Inverness Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5QR |
0.19 miles |
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Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Fyning Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1FG |
0.37 miles |
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Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Turner Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4PN |
0.37 miles |
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Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Lincoln Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5BG |
0.4 miles |
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Penbridge Junior School
New Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7RW |
0.43 miles |
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Cottage View, Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1PX |
0.47 miles |
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The Flying Bull Academy
Flying Bull Lane, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7BJ |
0.57 miles |
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New Horizons Primary School
Portchester Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7JB |
0.59 miles |
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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Somers Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 4LS |
0.67 miles |
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Langstone Primary Academy
Lakeside Avenue, Copnor, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6EZ |
0.77 miles |
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Fernhurst Junior School
Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0AG |
0.8 miles |
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Devonshire Infant School
Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0AG |
0.83 miles |
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Copnor Primary School
Copnor Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5BZ |
0.86 miles |
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Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Bramble Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DT |
0.88 miles |
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Westover Primary School
Westover Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6NS |
0.9 miles |
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King's Academy College Park (Infant)
Crofton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0NT |
0.95 miles |
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King's Academy College Park (Junior)
Crofton Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0NT |
0.95 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Gladys Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9AX |
1.03 miles |
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Wimborne Primary School
Wimborne Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8DE |
1.03 miles |
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Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Chivers Close, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1HG |
1.07 miles |
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Madani Academy
Merefield House, Nutfield Place, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4JZ |
0.11 miles |
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St Edmund's Catholic School
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0.61 miles |
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Priory School
Fawcett Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DL |
0.64 miles |
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Miltoncross Academy
Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6RB |
0.68 miles |
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Ark Charter Academy
Hyde Park Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 4HL |
0.8 miles |
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Mary Rose Academy
Gisors Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8GT |
1.18 miles |
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Mayfield School
Mayfield Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0RH |
1.2 miles |
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Portsmouth High School GDST
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1.38 miles |
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The Portsmouth Grammar School
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1.38 miles |
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Admiral Lord Nelson School
Dundas Lane, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5XT |
1.39 miles |
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The Harbour School
Tipner Lane, Tipner, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RA |
1.43 miles |
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Mayville High School
35 to 37 St Simons Road, Southsea, PO5 2PE |
1.51 miles |
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Trafalgar School
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RJ |
1.82 miles |
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UTC Portsmouth
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1.82 miles |
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City of Portsmouth College
Tudor Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2SA |
2.36 miles |
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2.39 miles |
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St Vincent College
Mill Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4QA |
2.69 miles |
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Springfield School
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2.93 miles |
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The Wymering School
Sevenoaks Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3YB |
3.15 miles |
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Portchester Community School
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3.48 miles |