Atlantic Academy Portland vs Notre Dame RC School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 119 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atlantic Academy Portland
Portland · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
769 students
Notre Dame RC School
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
764 students
| Measure | Atlantic Academy Portland Portland, South West | Notre Dame RC School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #279 of 402 | #259 of 402 |
| National rank | #2638 of 4,090 | #2506 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 769 | 764 |
| Pupils on roll | 769 | 764 |
| Free school meals | 34.7% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 75.4% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.0 | 43.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 19.2% | 33.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 38.5% | 56.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.08 | 3.62 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.7 |
| town | Portland | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.atlantic-aspirations.org/ | www.ndonline.org/ |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame RC School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.0 vs 36.3).
- •Atlantic Academy Portland is the larger school with 769 students compared with 764.
- •Atlantic Academy Portland is co-educational and Notre Dame RC School is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Atlantic Academy Portland better than Notre Dame RC School?
On the Success Index (England), Notre Dame RC School ranks higher (39.0 vs 36.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Atlantic Academy Portland and Notre Dame RC School?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Portland and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Atlantic Academy Portland: 769. Notre Dame RC School: 764. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Atlantic Academy Portland and Notre Dame RC School rank in South West?
Atlantic Academy Portland is 279th of 402 and Notre Dame RC School is 259th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).