The Portsmouth Academy
About The Portsmouth Academy
The Portsmouth Academy is a secondary state school in Portsmouth that serves 1,243 pupils aged 11 to 16, despite having a stated capacity of just 650. This oversubscription is the first clue that something unusual is going on, but the school's headline academic metrics tell a more complicated story. The local authority average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Portsmouth is -0.31, which is already below the national average. The Portsmouth Academy does not have a published Progress 8 score in the data, so a direct comparison on that measure is not possible. However, its Attainment 8 score sits at 10.8, and its EBacc average point score is 0.16. These figures are notably low, and the school reports that zero percent of pupils entered the EBacc or achieved the basics measure at grade 4 or 5 in English and maths. This places the school significantly below the typical performance of other Portsmouth secondaries, even those with negative Progress 8 scores.
Key Details
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
SEN Pupil Breakdown
0
With EHC Plan
97
SEN Support
7.8% of pupils receive SEN support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:00
Source: theportsmouthacademy.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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