Atlantic Academy Portland
Contact details for the school

School Name: Atlantic Academy Portland
Address: Maritime House, Southwell Park
Town/City: Portland
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT5 2NA
Telephone Number: 01305 820262
Website:

Type of school

Phase: All-through (ages 4-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Aspirations Academies Trust
Sponsor: Aspirations Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Principal Melissa Heppell
Capacity: 1020
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 769 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 75% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.7%

Location and administration

URN: 145119
DfE Number: 838/4007
UKPRN: 10065190
UPRN: 10002062974
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: South Dorset (E14001485)
Electoral Ward: Portland (E05012709)

Easting & Northing: 368065E, 70064N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 31' 48.41" N 2° 27' 6.47" W
Plus Code: 9C2VGGJX+27

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St George's Foundation Primary School (1.8km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Fokuo Achamfour-Yeboah - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Ms Aim Ambler - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 18 December 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 17 December 2029.
  • Ms Danielle East - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 18 December 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 17 December 2029.
  • Ms Melissa Heppell - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr David Herbert - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Paula Kenning - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Stephen Kenning - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Sara Mashike - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Lt Col William Minards - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Ms Liesel Muraro - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Joanne Quarrie - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Dr Jeffery Quaye OBE - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Paul Dean Smith - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 May 2029.
  • Ms Natasha Ullah - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Ms Sara White - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.