Atlantic Academy Portland

About Atlantic Academy Portland

Atlantic Academy Portland is an academy sponsor led in Portland, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–16. It has 748 pupils on roll. It is part of ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 January 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.7 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 34.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Dorset →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

All-through

Age Range

Ages 4–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

748 / 1,020 (73%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 January 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Maritime House, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2NA

Phone

01305820262

Head Teacher

Melissa Heppell

Website

http://www.atlantic-aspirations.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Atlantic Academy Portland?

Atlantic Academy Portland is an academy sponsor led in Portland, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–16.

How many pupils does Atlantic Academy Portland have?

Atlantic Academy Portland has 748 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Atlantic Academy Portland's Ofsted rating?

Atlantic Academy Portland was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 January 2022).

How does Atlantic Academy Portland perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Atlantic Academy Portland achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.7 in 2025/26.

How does Atlantic Academy Portland perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

64% of pupils at Atlantic Academy Portland met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Atlantic Academy Portland part of an academy trust?

Yes — Atlantic Academy Portland is part of ASPIRATIONS ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Atlantic Academy Portland?

Atlantic Academy Portland is located at Maritime House, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2NA.