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Atlantic Academy Portland
Maritime House, Southwell Park, Portland DT5 2NA
Atlantic Academy Portland is a non-selective academy. It has about 790 boys and girls aged between 4 and 16. (See here for details of the primary school.) In January 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Admissions and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Destinations and Attainment.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form information for this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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