Portland Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
204
AGES
11 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(26/11/2019)
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95%
NATIONAL AVG. 87%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

6.9:1
NATIONAL AVG. 16.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
28.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 26.5%
Persistent Absence
12.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 18.6%
Pupils first language
not English
65.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.3%
Free school meals
Weymouth Road
Chapelgarth
Sunderland
SR3 2NQ
03339991455

School Description

Pupils are proud of their school. Their behaviour is exemplary. Pupils are enthusiastic about the different activities they do. They enjoy learning. They say that staff help them when needed. Staff celebrate when pupils have learned something new. Pupils understand the importance of being able to read well. They know it helps them undertake daily tasks with confidence. Pupils are ambitious about their future. They look forward to the chance to participate in work experience from Year 10 and into the sixth form. Pupils receive high-quality careers advice. Pupils say that work experience gives them the skills they need to get a job when they are an adult. Some pupils relish the opportunities to help younger pupils. Bullying is rare, and staff take swift action to resolve situations when they arise. Pupils understand the difference between bullying and falling out. They know that staff will help them to rebuild friendships. Parents are complimentary about the school. Parents say that their children are happy to be at school, they are well cared for and they feel safe. One parent said, ‘My child has blossomed in the school’s care.’

Portland Academy Parent Reviews



91% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 25% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 44 responses up to 22-02-2025
Strongly Agree 75% Agree 23% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 44 responses up to 22-02-2025
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 25% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 44 responses up to 22-02-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 84% Strongly Agree 2% Agree 7% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 5% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>84, "strongly_agree"=>2, "agree"=>7, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 44 responses up to 22-02-2025
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 30% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 44 responses up to 22-02-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 32% Strongly Agree 43% Agree 14% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 2% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>32, "strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 44 responses up to 22-02-2025
Strongly Agree 77% Agree 16% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>77, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 44 responses up to 22-02-2025
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 18% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 11% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>11} Figures based on 44 responses up to 22-02-2025
Strongly Agree 66% Agree 27% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>66, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 44 responses up to 22-02-2025
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 27% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 44 responses up to 22-02-2025
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 20% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 44 responses up to 22-02-2025
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 27% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 44 responses up to 22-02-2025
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 20% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 44 responses up to 22-02-2025
Yes 91% No 9% {"yes"=>91, "no"=>9} Figures based on 44 responses up to 22-02-2025

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