The Portsmouth Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Portsmouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Portsmouth Academy.

Portsmouth, PO15PF Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

42

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
30.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -1.1
English & Maths grade 4+ %
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 46.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 April 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
St Mary's Road
Portsmouth, PO15PF
Phone
3333602200
Website
theportsmouthacademy.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139714
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
St Mary's Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5PF
Website
https://www.theportsmouthacademy.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1150 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,217
Free School Meals
53.2% (647 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (47 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
38.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
34.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.2
English Attainment 8:
7.9
Maths Attainment 8:
6.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
9.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.2
Ebacc English:
91.3%
Ebacc Entry:
12.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
87.7%
Ebacc Languages:
47.5%
Ebacc Maths:
96.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
91.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-1.10
Progress 8 Range:
-1.30 to -0.90

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
34 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
203
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,217 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Aspire Achieve Respect

Curriculum Highlights

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Admissions Criteria

The Portsmouth Academy follows Portsmouth City Council’s admissions policies and procedures. To apply for a place, contact the City HelpDesk at 023 9268 8008 or [email protected].

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