Atlantic Academy Portland
URN: 145119 • Portland DT5 2NA
Overview
- Name
- Atlantic Academy Portland
- URN
- 145119
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melissa Heppell (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01305820262
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Maritime House, Portland DT5 2NA
Summary
Atlantic Academy Portland is an all-through academy located in Portland, Dorset, catering to students aged 4 to 16. Established in September 2017 under the Aspirations Academies Trust, the school has undergone significant transformation, achieving a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in its first inspection. The academy aims to provide a nurturing environment that fosters confidence, character, and commitment among its students.
The curriculum at Atlantic Academy is designed to be rigorous and engaging, with a focus on delivering quality education across all age groups. The school offers a two-form entry in primary years (Reception to Year 6) and a four-form entry from Year 7 to Year 11, ensuring a structured learning pathway for all students. Additionally, the academy emphasizes cultural enrichment and opportunities for personal development.
With a current enrollment of 748 pupils and a capacity of 1,020, Atlantic Academy serves a diverse community, with approximately 33.8% of students eligible for free school meals. The school is committed to supporting all students, including those with special educational needs, and actively engages with parents and the local community to enhance educational outcomes.
The curriculum at Atlantic Academy is designed to be rigorous and engaging, with a focus on delivering quality education across all age groups. The school offers a two-form entry in primary years (Reception to Year 6) and a four-form entry from Year 7 to Year 11, ensuring a structured learning pathway for all students. Additionally, the academy emphasizes cultural enrichment and opportunities for personal development.
With a current enrollment of 748 pupils and a capacity of 1,020, Atlantic Academy serves a diverse community, with approximately 33.8% of students eligible for free school meals. The school is committed to supporting all students, including those with special educational needs, and actively engages with parents and the local community to enhance educational outcomes.
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Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 4 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1020
- Pupils
- 748
- Boys
- 384
- Girls
- 364
- FSM %
- 33.80
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 748 | 384 | 364 | 1020 | 33.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 778 | 395 | 383 | 1020 | 34.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 780 | 393 | 387 | 1020 | 33.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 780 | 393 | 387 | 1020 | 33.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 764 | 379 | 385 | 1020 | 33.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 769 | 382 | 387 | 1020 | 30.50 |
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