Admiral Lord Nelson School
URN: 140697 • Portsmouth PO3 5XT
Overview
- Name
- Admiral Lord Nelson School
- URN
- 140697
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE SALTERNS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Doherty (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02392364536
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dundas Lane, Portsmouth PO3 5XT
Summary
Admiral Lord Nelson School is a mixed secondary academy located in Portsmouth, with a current enrolment of 1,244 students and a capacity of 1,250. The school promotes a culture of aspiration and achievement, encapsulated in its motto, "Dare to Dream, Aim to Achieve." The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, fostering a strong sense of community among staff, students, and parents.
The curriculum at Admiral Lord Nelson School is diverse, offering a wide range of subjects including traditional academic disciplines and creative options. Students can choose from various GCSEs and vocational qualifications, ensuring a well-rounded education that caters to different interests and career aspirations. The school also places a strong emphasis on personal development, with dedicated programmes for careers guidance and mental health support.
In addition to academic offerings, Admiral Lord Nelson School provides extensive support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all learners receive the assistance they require to thrive. The school actively engages with parents through regular communication and events, reinforcing its commitment to a collaborative approach to education.
The curriculum at Admiral Lord Nelson School is diverse, offering a wide range of subjects including traditional academic disciplines and creative options. Students can choose from various GCSEs and vocational qualifications, ensuring a well-rounded education that caters to different interests and career aspirations. The school also places a strong emphasis on personal development, with dedicated programmes for careers guidance and mental health support.
In addition to academic offerings, Admiral Lord Nelson School provides extensive support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all learners receive the assistance they require to thrive. The school actively engages with parents through regular communication and events, reinforcing its commitment to a collaborative approach to education.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Who are our Governors? (governance)
- GovernorsGovernors (governance)
- SEND School Offer (sen)
- SEND – Cognition & Learning (sen)
- SEND – Communication & Interaction (sen)
- SEND – Sensory or Physical Needs (sen)
- SEND – Social, emotional and mental health (sen)
- SEND Support (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- St Edmund's Catholic School (75.5)
- Springfield School (71.2)
- UTC Portsmouth (68.9)
- Springfield School (64.8)
- Trafalgar School (61.2)
Key details
- LA
- Portsmouth
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE SALTERNS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1250
- Pupils
- 1244
- Boys
- 641
- Girls
- 603
- FSM %
- 26.70
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1244 | 641 | 603 | 1250 | 26.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1212 | 626 | 586 | 1250 | 25.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1129 | 588 | 541 | 1250 | 20.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1129 | 588 | 541 | 1250 | 20.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1096 | 572 | 524 | 1000 | 17.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1057 | 533 | 524 | 1000 | 14.10 |
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