Is Atlantic Academy Portland a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Needs attention and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 26th of 28 secondary schools in Dorset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Atlantic Academy Portland's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Atlantic Academy Portland averaged an Attainment 8 score of 37.7 (England: 46.2). 26.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are Atlantic Academy Portland's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 64% of pupils at Atlantic Academy Portland met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Atlantic Academy Portland?

Applications for Year 7 places at Atlantic Academy Portland starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Atlantic Academy Portland

Maritime House, Southwell Park, Portland, DT5 2NA

Local ranking26th of 28 secondary schools in Dorset

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

All-through

Phase

1020

Capacity

4-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 24 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 24 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Needs attention
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 37.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 26.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 45.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 94

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Continued in education: 83.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 748
Boys: 389 (51%)
Girls: 380 (49%)
Capacity: 1020 (75% full)
SEND: 39.6%
FSM Eligible: 34.6%
EAL: 2.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.8%
SEN Support: 33.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 45.1
Budget per Pupil: £7,205/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: All-through
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.8%
White Other: 6.2%
Black African: 1.1%
Mixed Other: 1.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.4%
Asian Other: 0.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.1%
Asian Indian: 0.1%

90.8%

White British

6.2%

White Other

1.1%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01305820262

office@atlantic-aspirations.org

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Maritime House

Portland, South West

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Administrative

URN: 145119
UKPRN: 10065190
Establishment No.: 4007
Trust: ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST

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