Portland Academy Catchment Area
Portland Academy is a academy special converter not applicable school in Sunderland , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 208 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
208
Pupils
180
Capacity
116%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
Portland Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Portland Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sunderland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sunderland catchment area documents →Portland Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Weymouth Road, Chapelgarth, Sunderland, SR3 2NQ
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Free school meals
- 63.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138526
Other Not applicable Schools in Sunderland
If Portland Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Sunderland are the next closest alternatives.
Argyle House School Catchment Area
Other independent school · SR2 7LA
Thornhill Park School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · SR3 1SS
Sunningdale School Catchment Area
Community special school · SR3 2PP
Education and Services for People with Autism Catchment Area
Special post 16 institution · SR5 3RL
University of Sunderland Catchment Area
Higher education institutions · SR1 3SD
The Link School Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · SR3 4EE
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Frequently Asked Questions — Portland Academy
Is Portland Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Portland Academy currently has 208 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Portland Academy? ▾
Admission to Portland Academy is managed by Sunderland. 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 Portland Academy cover? ▾
Portland Academy is a not applicable school in Sunderland, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Portland Academy? ▾
Portland Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.