The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 33.5 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
33.5
10.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
21%
21.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
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
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 218 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 129 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,243
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 52.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Botting (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Mary's Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PF
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is The Portsmouth Academy a selective school?
No. The Portsmouth Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Portsmouth Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Portsmouth Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Portsmouth Academy?
The Portsmouth Academy currently has 1,243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Portsmouth Academy take?
The Portsmouth Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Portsmouth Academy?
The Portsmouth Academy is in Portsmouth, PO1 5PF, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Portsmouth Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Portsmouth Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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