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Portland Academy
Weymouth Road, Chapelgarth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2NQ, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.5 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
208
Capacity
180
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high LocaleIQ score of 91.5, this school outperforms 92% of schools in the area, indicating a strong community reputation. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, reflecting positive experiences among families. However, specific academic performance data is limited, making it challenging to assess detailed strengths in subjects like maths or English.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (44 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School keeps me informed
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
School supports development
89%
School has high expectations
82%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.7%
Asian Other3.4%
Asian Chinese2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi2.9%
White Other2.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Other0.5%
Location
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54.86163, -1.41720 · SR3 2NQ
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN138526
School typeAcademy special converter
Websiteascenttrust.org/portland/
Frequently asked questions
What is Portland Academy rated by Ofsted?
Portland Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2019.
Is Portland Academy a good school?
Portland Academy scores 91.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Portland Academy?
Based on 44 Ofsted Parent View responses, Portland Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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