The Portsmouth Academy
The Portsmouth Academy is a secondary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 11–16, in Portsmouth, PO1, in the Portsmouth council area. It has 1,203 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (27 April 2022): School remains Good. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 27 April 2022.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (26 April 2017) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -1.1 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 33.5 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 20.5 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 239 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,203 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 56% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 31.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 6.52% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.26% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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