Atlantic Academy Portland
Academy sponsor led all-through school in Portland (Dorset).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Atlantic Academy Portland opened on 1st September 2017. Our aim is to provide an outstanding all-through provision for all children in the isle of Portland. We hope to transform the lives of all of our students; inspiring them to have the confidence, character and commitment to realise their full potential.
Being an all-through age 4 to 19 Academy with two form entry in the primary years (Reception to Year 6) and four form entry from Year 7 to Year 11. Admission Information The admission arrangements for the Academy, subject to any changes approved by the Secretary of State, for subsequent years are: In the primary
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
13 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Virtual Tours
- Professional Growth
- Aspirations Academies Trust
- Governance
- Atlantic PTA
- Careers
- Healthy Living and Wellness
- Media Channel
- Dining at Atlantic
- GDPR
- Arbor
- Student Voice and Leadership
- School Transport
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 145119
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Constituency
- South Dorset
- Setting
- Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2017
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Herbert | Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Kate Carter | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Admiral James Hood | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Aimée Ambler | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Danielle East | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Liesel Muraro | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 · until 2030 |
| Paul Dean Smith | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Natasha Ullah | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Sara Mashike | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Melissa Heppell | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · until 2029 |
| Ms Melissa Heppell Former | Shared Local Governor - Establishment | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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