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Miltoncross Academy

Miltoncross Academy, Portsmouth
Secondary

Miltoncross Academy

Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, PO3 6RB

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Portsmouth.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
937
Ages
11-16
FSM
41.7%
Attainment 8
36.3
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jan 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.1%
Basics 9-5
26.9%

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
50.6%
EBacc APS
3.31
EBacc 9-5
14.4%
EBacc 9-4
28.8%
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About Miltoncross Academy

Miltoncross Academy is a secondary school in Portsmouth, Portsmouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 287 responses), 78% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.3. The school has around 937 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Milton Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6RB | More schools in Portsmouth

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Sept 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Miltoncross Academy

What is Miltoncross Academy's Ofsted rating?
Miltoncross Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What do parents say about Miltoncross Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 287 responses): 78% of parents would recommend Miltoncross Academy.
What are Miltoncross Academy's latest exam results?
Miltoncross Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Miltoncross Academy located?
Miltoncross Academy is a secondary school in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (PO3 6RB).
How many pupils attend Miltoncross Academy?
Miltoncross Academy has around 937 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Miltoncross Academy with other schools?
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