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The Portsmouth Academy

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The Portsmouth Academy

St Mary's Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5PF

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,243
Ages
11-16
FSM
52.9%
Attainment 8
33.5
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
33.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.2%
Basics 9-5
20.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
39.3%
EBacc APS
3.00
EBacc 9-5
8.4%
EBacc 9-4
13.0%
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About The Portsmouth Academy

The Portsmouth Academy is a secondary school in Portsmouth, Portsmouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.5. The school has around 1,243 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: St Mary's Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5PF | More schools in Portsmouth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Portsmouth Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Apr 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Portsmouth Academy

What is The Portsmouth Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Portsmouth Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are The Portsmouth Academy's latest exam results?
The Portsmouth Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Portsmouth Academy located?
The Portsmouth Academy is a secondary school in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (PO1 5PF).
How many pupils attend The Portsmouth Academy?
The Portsmouth Academy has around 1,243 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Portsmouth Academy with other schools?
View The Portsmouth Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Portsmouth.