The Portsmouth Academy
URN: 139714 • Portsmouth PO1 5PF
Overview
- Name
- The Portsmouth Academy
- URN
- 139714
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Daniel Botting (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 03333602200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Mary's Road, Portsmouth PO1 5PF
Summary
The Portsmouth Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Portsmouth, serving 1,243 pupils with a capacity of 1,150. The school is dedicated to empowering students through its core values of Aspire, Achieve, and Respect. These principles guide the educational approach, focusing on academic progress and personal development, helping students become self-reflective learners and responsible community members.
The academy places a strong emphasis on nurturing students' aspirations and supporting them in identifying their strengths and areas for improvement. This holistic approach aims to prepare pupils for their future, whether in further education or the workforce. The school also encourages respect for oneself and others, fostering a positive and considerate environment conducive to learning.
In addition to its academic curriculum, The Portsmouth Academy actively engages students in community initiatives, such as developing a smartphone app to address knife crime. The school is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere, encouraging feedback from the community to continuously improve the school environment.
The academy places a strong emphasis on nurturing students' aspirations and supporting them in identifying their strengths and areas for improvement. This holistic approach aims to prepare pupils for their future, whether in further education or the workforce. The school also encourages respect for oneself and others, fostering a positive and considerate environment conducive to learning.
In addition to its academic curriculum, The Portsmouth Academy actively engages students in community initiatives, such as developing a smartphone app to address knife crime. The school is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere, encouraging feedback from the community to continuously improve the school environment.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- School Prospectus (download)
- Supplemental Funding Agreement (download)
- Term Dates (other)
- The Bridge Inclusion Centre (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates 2025/2026 (other)
- Policies (other)
- Policies (other)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Edmund's Catholic School (75.5)
- Springfield School (71.2)
- UTC Portsmouth (68.9)
- Springfield School (64.8)
- Admiral Lord Nelson School (62.4)
Key details
- LA
- Portsmouth
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1150
- Pupils
- 1243
- Boys
- 623
- Girls
- 620
- FSM %
- 52.90
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1243 | 623 | 620 | 1150 | 52.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1217 | 611 | 606 | 1150 | 52.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1128 | 553 | 575 | 1150 | 42.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1128 | 553 | 575 | 1150 | 42.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 973 | 436 | 537 | 1000 | 39.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 834 | 301 | 533 | 1000 | 33.20 |
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