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The Portsmouth Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,220 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In April 2017 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Maritime Academy, The Rochester Grammar School, Holcombe Grammar School, The Victory Academy and Brixham College.)
Particular strengths include Finances. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Attainment.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | St Edmund's Catholic School | |
| 0.6 | Miltoncross Academy | |
| 0.6 | Priory School | |
| 0.7 | Ark Charter Academy | |
| 1.1 | Mayfield School | |
| 1.4 | Admiral Lord Nelson School | |
| 1.9 | Trafalgar School | |
| 1.9 | UTC Portsmouth | |
| 2.9 | Springfield School | |
| 3.5 | Castle View Academy | |
| 3.5 | Portchester Community School | |
| 3.7 | King's Academy Brune Park |
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
Provision for special educational needs
| Moderate learning difficulty |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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