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Admiral Lord Nelson School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Admiral Lord Nelson School is a academy converter secondary school in Portsmouth , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1244 pupils, and a capacity of 1250 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,244

Pupils

1,250

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Admiral Lord Nelson School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Admiral Lord Nelson School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Portsmouth. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Portsmouth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Admiral Lord Nelson School — School Information

Full address
Dundas Lane, Portsmouth, PO3 5XT
Local authority
Portsmouth
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
26.7% of pupils
DfE URN
140697

Other Secondary Schools in Portsmouth

If Admiral Lord Nelson School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Portsmouth are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Admiral Lord Nelson School

Is Admiral Lord Nelson School oversubscribed?

Admiral Lord Nelson School is operating close to its capacity of 1250 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Admiral Lord Nelson School?

Admission to Admiral Lord Nelson School is managed by Portsmouth. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Admiral Lord Nelson School cover?

Admiral Lord Nelson School is a secondary school in Portsmouth, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Admiral Lord Nelson School?

Admiral Lord Nelson School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.