Portland Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Address | Weymouth Road, SR3 2NQ |
| School Website | www.portlandcollege.org/ |
| Telephone | 3339991455 |
| URN | 138526 |
School Census
| Total | 190 |
| Girls/Boys | 67/123 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 35.3%/64.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 14.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 109 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/11/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/11/2019 | Good |
| 21/06/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 26/11/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 21/06/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 18 February 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 26 November 2019 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 17 December 2018 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 21 June 2017 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 24 April 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 21 January 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 04 September 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.6% |
Nearby Schools
Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Marcross Drive, , SR3 2RE