KEY DATES
Monday 30th March - Friday 10th April: School Holidays (2 Weeks)
Monday 13th April: Start of new term, students will be on a Week B timetable.
We are very proud of our school, which offers a wonderful education; full of opportunities for young people to ‘Aspire and Achieve.’
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If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at the following address, as we will be happy to answer any of your enquires.
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Our academy is proud to be a part of the Thinking Schools Academy trust, a family of schools all united to “improve the life chances” of all our students.
This is our hub for useful information and guidance for students and parents. Guidance on reporting absences, uniform policy and more is available here.
The Portsmouth Academy strive to offer the best life chances possible for our students. Here you can find information on how to enroll your child at our school.
A Thinking School is unique in their focus to share with your child the tools to become a life-long learner, and to develop the best possible habits for success
Our curriculum is carefully planned to provide students with an extensive and rich education. The use of Thinking Tools is prevalent in all our lessons.
The department has developed a curriculum that will engage, inspire and challenge students.
In Key Stage 3 students will have the opportunity to experience the exciting and varied curriculum in Design and Technology.
Our Drama curriculum explores
This qualification is designed for students with an interest in nutrition, food and cooking.
We use the first version of Tony Ryan’s Thinking Keys to stimulate different types of Thinking. The Keys help ‘unlock’ critical and creative thinking.
Latest teaching and support staff career opportunities and vacancies from The Portsmouth Academy.
Term dates and calendar events for the academic year.
The school day begins with registration at 8:30am. Students have five, one hour lessons with a morning break and afternoon lunchtime.
The English team aspire to create a curriculum that ensures good progress for all and embodies the passion, beliefs and values appertaining to our subject.
The French department is a dynamic, enthusiastic department, which endeavours to make learning languages fun and meaningful.
The Geography department at The Portsmouth Academy aspires to stimulate a sense of wonder and interest in our complex and dynamically changing world.
The History department at The Portsmouth Academy aspires to encourage a passion for the past amongst our pupils using dynamic and inspirational teaching.
Students at The Portsmouth Academy are given the opportunity to develop musical understanding and skill in classes, individually and in school ensembles.
Here at The Portsmouth Academy, Key Stage 3 students do three hours of PE per fortnight. Activities involve individual, net, invasive and artistic.
In Mathematics we aim to provide pupils with the skills and opportunities which will equip them to meet the challenges of the modern world.
Our Academy offers a broad and balanced curriculum which is both challenging and stimulating, enabling students to enjoy, engage and achieve.
Uniform is an important part of our Academy identity and must be worn with pride at all times. List of Uniform and our Supplier can be found on this page.
The Portsmouth Academy aims to raise awareness of child protection issues and equip children with the skills needed to keep them safe.
The Portsmouth Academy is partnered with Innovate, part of Impact Food Group. Information on Free School Meals is also on this page.
We offer a Friday lunchtime ‘drop-in’ session for all Young Carers and work with individual pupils to provide further help and support as and when required.
On this page you will find the dates for Parents' Evenings this year, as well as information on how to book your appointment.
PSHE is an invaluable part of The Portsmouth Academy curriculum. It is taught as a discrete lesson each week to develop well being and life skills.
Students are encouraged to develop habits of empathy and understanding, and are encouraged to become individuals who ask questions and who have inquiring minds.
Linguistics is an essential academic field, and our Spanish curriculum recognises this by teaching students the skills to understand and communicate in Spanish.
Our Science curriculum teaches students a wealth of knowledge in the fields of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
We use the MyEd parent app to communicate with parents. This can be downloaded from the Android store and Apple store.
The Portsmouth Academy staff would like to say a huge thank you to the parents of our new Year 7 for giving your support to our continued digital transformation
Shadow Schools Minister, Peter Kyle, and MP for Portsmouth South, Stephen Morgan, visited The Portsmouth Academy last week to witness its new one:one strategy.
The Portsmouth Academy, has been awarded a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating for its new building extension, making it one of the most sustainable new local buildings.
In February this year, we received the wonderful news that Penhale would receive a much needed upgrade to the buildings funded by Portsmouth City Council.
Class Charts is an online system which teachers use to track achievement and behaviour throughout the school day.
Research shows that parental involvement in a child’s education can make the difference of up to 30% improvement on achievement.
The Portsmouth Academy takes a firm stance against bullying of any kind. Information on how to spot it, and how to report it, is on this page.
Timetable for GCSE Examinations can be found on this page. Exams start from May and continue through until the end of June.
Pupils are taught about online safety at The Portsmouth Academy in Personal Development lessons and encouraged to be careful and taught ways to ways to be safe.
Please see our local offer document to find out about our full range of support provided for students with additional needs
Congratulations to Miss Fraser, Miss Fox and Miss Devoil for winning the “Innovation in Teaching” award!
We’re delighted to announce The Portsmouth Academy has received a Good rating by Ofsted
Please find the latest updates from The Portsmouth Academy
This year, students at The Portsmouth Academy have made excellent progress, achieving strong GCSE results and are now preparing for their next stage.
The Portsmouth Academy invites parents to attend a 'Meet the Team' evening in September.
The Portsmouth Academy, in Fratton, has been awarded Microsoft Showcase Schools status for its initiative around One:One devices for every student.
Frequently asked Questions Portsmouth Academy parents have about school lunches.
The Portsmouth Academy regularly contact parents and carers with updates. Digital copies of letter sent home can be found here.
At The Portsmouth Academy, we have The Bridge Inclusion Centre. This is a specialist centre for children with complex Cognition and Learning difficulties.
The Portsmouth Academy offers an extensive provision to support our students with Careers and Aspirations.
Students and staff at The Portsmouth Academy have recently come together for Eid celebrations.
The Portsmouth Academy has again been placed on the world stage by being recognised as the best for digital transformation in the Global EdTech Awards.
Introducing the Head Boy and Head Girl of The Portsmouth Academy for the 2023-2024 academic year. Read about their plans and ambitions for the school here.
The Portsmouth Academy has been recognised nationally for its excellent sports provision, with a prestigious award.
The Portsmouth Academy welcomes you to its Open Evening on Wednesday 4th October 2024. See more details here.
Hundreds of pupils and their family enjoyed a STEM event at The Portsmouth Academy, led by STEMunity.
Explore the options open to our pupils in the area of Personal Development at The Portsmouth Academy.
Are you looking for a secondary school in Portsmouth? The Portsmouth Academy invites you to apply and join the school in September 2026.
Three Year 10 pupils at The Portsmouth Academy met with Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones on Friday to present an app they’d developed in a bid to comba
The Portsmouth Academy were delighted to finally stage ‘Matilda Jr: The Musical’, an amateur production.
Shaping Portsmouth's visit to The Portsmouth Academy where their Apprenticeship Bus team came to talk to students.
Information about The Thinking and Learning Centre; a bespoke facility for gathering your organisation or team in a professional setting.
Read about how The Portsmouth Academy celebrated National Careers Week, which included visits from local organisations and a marketing expert.
Several staff from The Portsmouth Academy gave up their time to litter pick on Southsea seafront.
The Portsmouth Academy will be hosting a careers event for our South region on Wednesday 22nd April.