Admiral Lord Nelson School, Portsmouth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Admiral Lord Nelson School creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where pupils feel they belong and are ready to learn. Teachers are knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects, explaining difficult ideas clearly and adapting lessons to help all pupils succeed. The school goes beyond the classroom with excellent careers guidance, enriching trips, and a wide range of clubs and activities that help pupils build confidence and broaden their experiences.
Key Strengths
- High-quality teaching with expert subject knowledge that explains complex ideas clearly
- Effective behaviour management systems creating a calm, orderly learning environment where bullying is rare
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils, with strategies tailored to remove barriers to learning
- Ambitious curriculum well-sequenced to prepare pupils for further education and employment
- Highly effective careers education with pupils meeting employers and receiving individualised advice
Areas for Improvement
- Adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils need to be more consistent and precisely refined across all lessons
- Some lessons lack consistent effective strategies to check what pupils have learned and adapt teaching accordingly
- Pupils' knowledge in areas such as fundamental British values and protected characteristics is not yet as detailed as it could be
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are fulfilled, leaders establish clear responsibility across the school, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School performance, board games clubs, sports clubs, performing arts clubs, Year 8 camp, educational trips to Poland and Belgium
Admiral Lord Nelson School is a well-led school where pupils achieve in line with national averages and benefit from an ambitious, rich curriculum. The school has a strong inclusive culture with effective systems to support all learners, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils.
At a Glance
28.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.4
Avg class size
49
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
1,245 pupils
1,250 capacity
5 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Portsmouth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Portsmouth
Admissions Demand - Portsmouth
Places available
2,152
Applications
2,185
Got 1st preference
75.7%
Got preferred school
93.2%
Secondary admissions across Portsmouth (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.34472%
Overall absence
20.5414%
Persistent absence
1,256
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Admiral Lord Nelson School
Copnor Primary School
Westover Primary School
Cliffdale Primary Academy
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
Langstone Primary Academy
Penbridge Junior School
Gatcombe Park Primary School
New Horizons Primary School
Moorings Way Infant School
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