Portland Academy is a sixth form special school in Sunderland, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 208 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 42% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 11.4%.
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Portland Academy has an overall absence rate of 11.4%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Portland Academy is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Portland Academy has 208 pupils on roll.
42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Portland Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2019 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Portland Academy is overdue for reinspection.
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 Portland Academy'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
20/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
5/mo
25% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.1
Bus Stops
10
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 Sunderland area
This inspection was 6 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Parent View
Would Recommend
88%
Child is Happy
69%
Child Feels Safe
63%
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.