August 20, 2026 10:08am
School leaders say this results day, which are a record high over the last three years, reflects the hard work shown by students and the support given by both staff and families.
The number of students achieving a strong pass of grade 5 or higher in English and maths increased by 5%. The overall number of top grades also increased this year, with grades at 7 or higher rising by 3% and grades at 4 and 5 or higher increasing by 2%.
In addition, the school saw particular success in subjects including history, biology, chemistry and dance, where more than 20% of students achieved a grade 7 or higher.
Alongside the school's overall success, many students have achieved exceptional individual results, including:
Nakia Azad, who achieved a grade 9 in all of her GCSEs and passed both Level 2 Further Maths and Level 3 Algebra.
Josh Reid, who achieved a grade 9 in eight subjects and a grade 8 in another. He also passed both Level 2 Further Maths and Level 3 Algebra.
Maya Kopeky, who achieved four grade 9s, two grade 8s, two grade 7s and a Level 2 Distinction.
Julia Fariq, who achieved two grade 9s, six grade 8s and a grade 7.
Collecting his GCSE results today, Josh Reid, said:
“I’m so grateful to everyone that has supported me at TPA over the years. I am over the moon with my results.”
Sarah Dedman, Headteacher at The Portsmouth Academy, said:
“We are incredibly proud of our students, and the exam results they have achieved this year. These outcomes reflect the hard work, determination and resilience our young people have shown throughout their studies, and it is fantastic to see the improvements we have made continue to grow.
“These results are the product of a collective effort. I would like to thank our students for their commitment, our parents and carers for their unwavering support and our dedicated staff for the care, expertise and encouragement.
“We remain ambitious for every student and are excited about what lies ahead for them. We look forward to building on these successes and continuing to raise standards and opportunities for all young people at The Portsmouth Academy.”
Michelle Smith, Regional Director South at Thinking Schools Academy Trust, said:
“Congratulations to all students at The Portsmouth Academy on their fantastic achievements. These results reflect their hard work, alongside the dedication of staff and support of families. It is particularly pleasing to see the school achieve its strongest results in three years, demonstrating the continued progress being made across the Academy. We look forward to seeing what this talented cohort achieves next."
