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Admiral Lord Nelson School
Dundas Lane, Portsmouth PO3 5XT
Admiral Lord Nelson School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,210 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In March 2017 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Salterns Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Mayfield School and Trafalgar School.)
Particular strengths include Destinations and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Representation.
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Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite low.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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