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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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