to constantly strive for excellence and to live up to our motto: Dare to dream: Aim to achieve.
HEADTEACHER'S MESSAGE
Admiral Lord Nelson School is a co‑educational secondary academy in Portsmouth, serving students aged 11–16. The school opened in 1995 and moved to its current purpose‑built site on the eastern edge of the city in 1997, adjacent to Langstone Harbour. Named after Vice‑Admiral Horatio Nelson, the school maintains strong links with the city’s naval heritage and local community.
The school converted to academy status on 1 April 2014 and is the founding school of the Salterns Academy Trust, which now includes three Portsmouth schools. Since joining the Trust, the school has contributed to the development of shared approaches to inclusion, curriculum quality and staff development.
Admiral Lord Nelson School operates from a fully accessible campus, including lifts throughout the building, specialist teaching spaces, sports hall, dance studio, fitness suite and an all‑weather full‑size AstroTurf pitch that is also used by the wider community.
The school has consistently been judged Good by Ofsted and is recognised locally for its broad curriculum, commitment to inclusion and strong community engagement.
School Vacancies
We hope you share our passion for great education and will want to come and join our school. Job vacancies are advertised on the school’s website.
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The school is rated Good by Ofsted. The school is student-centred and has high aspirations for all, a creative and engaging curriculum, and an inclusive approach caring for the wellbeing of every student. We look forward to seeing you an one of our Open Days. More information on admissions is on the school’s website.
View Admission ArrangementAspirations are high for everyone. Pupils positive relationships with each other and staff help to build up self-esteem encouraging academic success.
Pupils can take part in a wide range of experiences that inspire them. There are opportunities to play sports and music, as well as activities that develop pupils leadership skills.
The school has designed a broad and ambitious curriculum, which ensures pupils know and remember more.
Pupils achieve well, and are driven to aim high through choosing the right pathway for the next steps in their education.
Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain. They receive very sound careers advice and guidance.
Pupils are safe in school. The environment is calm, with a tangible sense of togetherness. Staff care about all pupils and look after their welfare. There is a strong family ethos that involves the whole school community.
