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Admiral Lord Nelson School
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- Portsmouth PO3 5XT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Current pupils are achieving well across the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy school, are proud of it, and model values of respect and responsibility well.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive good guidance and advice. New teachers receive strong support.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure a comprehensive program of support for staff.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching has improved rapidly; however, some subjects like mathematics need more challenge for the most able.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are positive about the school's support, especially for vulnerable pupils.
Communication: Parents receive updates and support for learning at home.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are positive about the school, especially for support for pupils who struggle to settle in.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have made difficult decisions to improve provision.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have taken rapid action to tackle dips in pupils鈥� progress.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, and pupils feel safe and well-cared for.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There are good systems to monitor behaviour, and fewer pupils are excluded.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils appreciate the extensive range of additional activities, trips, and visits.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils organize and lead some activities themselves.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive good advice and guidance for their futures starting from Year 7.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well prepared for further education, with an increase in numbers going on to further education or employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Vulnerable pupils, including those with special educational needs, make good progress from their starting points.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum includes vocational options and a well-regarded arts curriculum.
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About Us
Admiral Lord Nelson School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 1212 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | 15.1 | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 48% | 22% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 19.5% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 31.61% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 72% | 18.06% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 5.33% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 8.61% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.80 | 2.26 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 90.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 212 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 83.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 68.08% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.62% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.23% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.54% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.92% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 27.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 39.69% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 77% | 22.94% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 7.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 12.94% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.14 | 2.84 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 88.77% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 191 | 127 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 82.77% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 4.77% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 41% | 27.08% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.31% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.08% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.23% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 8 | 24.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 4 | 38.33% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 55% | 23.93% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 9 | 7.8% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 8 | 11.53% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.84 | 2.87 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.9% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 84.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 41.4% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 1.6% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 44% | 30.9% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.9% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.2% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 11 | 24.86% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 36.07% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 61% | 31% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% 6 | 9.43% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 14 | 14.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 2.78 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 93% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 196 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 83.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 32.78% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 0.22% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 39% | 37.67% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.11% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 26% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 37.62% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 65% | 24.92% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 11.54% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 12.46% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 74.67% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 198 | 143 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 71.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 31.83% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 34.67% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 6.33% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.33% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Admiral Lord Nelson School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1