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Atlantic Academy Portland
Portland·South West·Academy
All-throughAcademyAges 4–16Co-edNone
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In terms of academic performance, Atlantic Academy Portland has a Progress 8 score of -0.74 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 38.9, 50% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, 79% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 748 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 18.8%, 34% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.4%.
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Atlantic Academy Portland has a Progress 8 score of -0.74, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 38.9. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
50% of students at Atlantic Academy Portland achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
At Atlantic Academy Portland, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
85% met the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths.
Atlantic Academy Portland has an overall absence rate of 9.4%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Atlantic Academy Portland is 18.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Atlantic Academy Portland has 748 pupils on roll.
34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
40% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Atlantic Academy Portland was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Atlantic Academy Portland is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Atlantic Academy Portland's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
0/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
0/mo
NaN% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 3.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.5
Bus Stops
4
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Portland area
5.1
Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 28 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.