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Admiral Lord Nelson School

Portsmouth · Portsmouth · PO3 5XT. secondary · Academy converter · 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: 40.4
English & maths 9–4: 60%

Ofsted publication date: 21/09/2022. Open Ofsted report

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What is Admiral Lord Nelson School's Ofsted rating?

Admiral Lord Nelson School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 21/09/2022). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

What are Admiral Lord Nelson School's GCSE outcomes?

Published Attainment 8 is 40.4. English and maths 9–4: 60%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.

Where is Admiral Lord Nelson School?

Admiral Lord Nelson School is in Portsmouth (PO3 5XT), Portsmouth. URN 140697.

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s. Disadvantaged pupils generally get the support they need. Leaders are further refining this to ensure pupils achieve as well as they could. Pupils build positive relationships with their peers and staff. Pupils want to come to school and feel that they belong. This means that they attend on a regular basis, and this…

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Admiral Lord Nelson School
URN: 140697
Local authority: Portsmouth
Town: Portsmouth
Postcode: PO3 5XT
Ofsted overall: Good (21/09/2022)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/140697/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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