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The Portsmouth Academy

Portsmouth · Portsmouth · PO1 5PF. secondary · Academy sponsor led · State-funded · Ages 11 to 16. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Ofsted overall: Good
KS2 RWM expected: —
Attainment 8: 33.5
English & maths 9–4: 41%

Ofsted publication date: 03/07/2022. Open Ofsted report

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What is The Portsmouth Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Portsmouth Academy has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 03/07/2022). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

What are The Portsmouth Academy's GCSE outcomes?

Published Attainment 8 is 33.5. English and maths 9–4: 41%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.

Where is The Portsmouth Academy?

The Portsmouth Academy is in Portsmouth (PO1 5PF), Portsmouth. URN 139714.

How do I compare The Portsmouth Academy with nearby schools?

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Inspection excerpt

Verbatim from the published report (Monitoring visit Monitoring visit · 18 October 2023). Open the full PDF for context.

Ofsted Piccadilly Gate Store Street Manchester M1 2WD T 0300 123 1231 www.gov.uk/ofsted

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The Portsmouth Academy
URN: 139714
Local authority: Portsmouth
Town: Portsmouth
Postcode: PO1 5PF
Ofsted overall: Good (03/07/2022)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/139714/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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