The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (116% full)
- 64% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 63.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- THE ASCENT ACADEMIES' TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stephen Murphy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
November 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
September 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Weymouth Road, Chapelgarth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2NQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPortland College
Special school · Very close
Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy
Primary · 619m away
Mill Hill Primary School
Primary · 870m away
Farringdon Community Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Farringdon Community Sports College
Secondary · 1.4km away
East Herrington Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
New Silksworth Academy Infant
Primary · 1.8km away
New Silksworth Academy Junior
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Portland Academy's Ofsted rating?
Portland Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Portland Academy?
Portland Academy currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Portland Academy take?
Portland Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Portland Academy?
Portland Academy is in Sunderland, SR3 2NQ, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Portland Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Portland Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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