The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.4
3.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
77%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 212 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,244
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Trust
- THE SALTERNS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Christopher Doherty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dundas Lane, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5XT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCopnor Primary School
Primary · 960m away
Westover Primary School
Primary · 973m away
Mayfield School
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
Cliffdale Primary School
Special school · 1.3km away
Willows Centre for Children
Special school · 1.4km away
Cliffdale Primary Academy
Academy · 1.4km away
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
Primary · 1.4km away
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Admiral Lord Nelson School a selective school?
No. Admiral Lord Nelson School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Admiral Lord Nelson School's Ofsted rating?
Admiral Lord Nelson School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Admiral Lord Nelson School?
Admiral Lord Nelson School currently has 1,244 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Admiral Lord Nelson School take?
Admiral Lord Nelson School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Admiral Lord Nelson School?
Admiral Lord Nelson School is in Portsmouth, PO3 5XT, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Admiral Lord Nelson School have a sixth form?
No, Admiral Lord Nelson School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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