Admiral Lord Nelson School

A good academy converter school in Portsmouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Admiral Lord Nelson School.

Portsmouth, PO35XT Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
46.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.35
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 65.6%
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
8 March 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dundas Lane
Portsmouth, PO35XT
Phone
2392364536
Website
alns.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140697
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Dundas Lane, Portsmouth, PO3 5XT
Website
http://www.alns.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SALTERNS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1250 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
1,212
Free School Meals
25.7% (311 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
41.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.9
English Attainment 8:
9.1
Maths Attainment 8:
8.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.9
Ebacc English:
94.4%
Ebacc Entry:
31.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
91.2%
Ebacc Languages:
71.2%
Ebacc Maths:
97.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.35
Progress 8 Range:
-0.54 to -0.16

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.6 (+13.6 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
31.6 (+12.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
34 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
202
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,212 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"dare to dream, aim to achieve"

Inclusivity Wellbeing High Expectations

UNICEF Rights Respecting School; The UNCRC (Rights of the Child)

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Chris Doherty describes ALNS as a vibrant, inclusive learning community with the motto 'dare to dream, aim to achieve'. He highlights three values—Inclusivity, Wellbeing, and High Expectations—and emphasizes a safe, respectful environment where students are valued and supported.

Curriculum Highlights

Core curriculum includes English, English Literature, Mathematics and Science (GCSE subjects). Core also includes non-examined elements: Personal Development, Aspiring Futures, and Physical Education. KS4 pathways and subject choices described in Pathway documents and the Which Way Now booklets (Curriculum Choices 24/25).

SEND Provision

The school publishes SEND Policy (Nov 2025 v2) and SEND Information Reports (2025–26). The SENCO is Mr S Fenner, who is also Director of Alternative Provision. Year 7 undertakes baseline literacy and numeracy testing to identify needs; SEND provisions and related contacts are available via the SEND pages.

Admissions Criteria

Admiral Lord Nelson School is oversubscribed with waiting lists in almost all year groups. Admissions follow the Portsmouth Local Authority admissions process; the Admissions Policy and criteria are provided via the site (policy documents linked in Admissions Information).

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