Official inspection reports and grades
Inspected 24 March 2026
Atlantic Academy Portland's catchment area comes from its admission criteria, set by its academy trust, which decide who is offered a place when more children apply than there are places. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance from home or a catchment boundary, and the school's admissions policy says which it uses. Living nearby does not guarantee a place, and how far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.
Atlantic Academy Portland is in Dorset council's area. Check its admissions booklet for how far away places went in recent years.
School workforce census, 2025/26.
Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school
42%
of parents would recommend this school to another parent
36%
of parents have a positive overall view of the school
151 responses up to 7 September 2026 · 20% response rate
My child is happy at this school.
46% agreeMy child feels safe at this school.
49% agreeThe school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
34% agreeMy child has been bullied, and the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.
18% agreeMy child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
28% agreeOfsted inspected Atlantic Academy Portland on 24 March 2026 using a report card, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade. The school met Ofsted's safeguarding standards. It was graded Expected standard for attendance and behaviour and for early years; Needs attention for achievement, for curriculum and teaching, for inclusion, for leadership and governance and for personal development and wellbeing.
Atlantic Academy Portland's catchment area comes from its admission criteria, set by its academy trust, which decide who is offered a place when more children apply than there are places. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance from home or a catchment boundary, and the school's admissions policy says which it uses. Living nearby does not guarantee a place, and how far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.
Atlantic Academy Portland had 748 pupils aged 4 to 16 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 1,020. It is a mixed school with a sixth form.
Foundation school
1.1 miles away
Voluntary controlled school
4.6 miles away
Community school
4.7 miles away
Academy sponsor led
4.8 miles away
Voluntary controlled school
5.0 miles away