SecondaryData as of May 2026

Admiral Lord Nelson School

Dundas Lane, Portsmouth, PO3 5XT

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Pupils

1,244

Ages

11-16

FSM

26.7%

Attainment 8

40.4

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

40.4

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

10.0%

Basics 9-5

34.0%

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

76.8%

EBacc APS

3.74

EBacc 9-5

16.2%

EBacc 9-4

28.6%

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About Admiral Lord Nelson School

Admiral Lord Nelson School is a secondary school in Portsmouth, Portsmouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.4. The school has around 1,244 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Dundas Lane, Portsmouth, PO3 5XT | More schools in Portsmouth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Admiral Lord Nelson School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2022 — School remains Good
Mar 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Admiral Lord Nelson School

What is Admiral Lord Nelson School's Ofsted rating?

Admiral Lord Nelson School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.

What are Admiral Lord Nelson School's latest exam results?

Admiral Lord Nelson School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Admiral Lord Nelson School located?

Admiral Lord Nelson School is a secondary school in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (PO3 5XT).

How many pupils attend Admiral Lord Nelson School?

Admiral Lord Nelson School has around 1,244 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Admiral Lord Nelson School with other schools?

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