Admiral Lord Nelson School — Secondary School in Portsmouth

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Admiral Lord Nelson School

Portsmouth, PO3 5XT

1,244 Pupils

1,250 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

26.70% FSM %

641 Boys

603 Girls

About Admiral Lord Nelson School

Located in Portsmouth (PO3 5XT), Admiral Lord Nelson School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Portsmouth.

It has 1,244 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,250. Current headteacher: Christopher Doherty.

Data for Admiral Lord Nelson School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Portsmouth
Region	South East
Administrative District	Portsmouth
Parliamentary Constituency	Portsmouth North
Ward	Copnor
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE SALTERNS ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-04-2014
UKPRN	10045646
URN	140697
Data Last Updated	02-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Elizabeth Beecher	Chair of Local Governing Body	28/09/2023	27/09/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Adriana Afia Agyeiwaa	Local Governor	21/01/2026	20/01/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Rab Bailie	Local Governor	27/09/2023	26/09/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sarah Christopher	Local Governor	10/07/2025	09/07/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Doherty	Local Governor	02/01/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Jessica Flynn	Local Governor	01/04/2023	31/03/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Toby Simmonds	Local Governor	01/05/2022	01/05/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Helen Surawy	Local Governor	10/07/2025	09/07/2029	Elected by school staff
David van Walt	Local Governor	01/04/2023	31/03/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Nathan Waites	Local Governor	15/05/2021	17/07/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust