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The Portsmouth Academy
St Mary's Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PF, Portsmouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.8 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,243
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong position in the top 96% for GCSE Attainment 8, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. However, only 41% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. Overall, the school is better than 55% of others in the area, indicating a supportive environment for students.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 33.5 | Bottom 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 41% | Bottom 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 21% | Bottom 4% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 39% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 13% | Bottom 29% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.8%
Asian Bangladeshi10.5%
Black African7.7%
White Other7.1%
Asian Other3.9%
Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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50.80426, -1.07502 · PO1 5PF
School details
Local authorityPortsmouth
RegionSouth East
URN139714
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Portsmouth Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Portsmouth Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2017.
Is The Portsmouth Academy a good school?
The Portsmouth Academy scores 54.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Portsmouth Academy in GCSEs?
The Portsmouth Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.5. 41% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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