Due to the extreme heat this week, Portsmouth has been issued with a red weather warning. The Portsmouth Academy is now closed for the remainder of Wednesday 24th June and on Thursday 25th June 2026. 

 

We look forward to welcoming our incoming Year 7 pupils to our Transition Day's on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th June. 

English

Learning in English

The English team at The Portsmouth Academy aspire to create a curriculum that ensures good progress for all and embodies the passion, beliefs and values appertaining to our subject.

Department Team: 

  • Curriculum Lead  – Mr Forster
  • KS3 Lead - Mrs Cheek 
  • Literacy Lead - Miss C Fraser
  • Mrs Ball
  • Mr Cross
  • Miss Donnelly-Spencer
  • Miss Fox
  • Miss Hart
  • Ms Millington
  • Miss McLellan
  • Mrs Panou

Curriculum Intent and Overview 2023-2024

Curriculum Overview

Curriculum Intent

Useful Resources

Year 7 Knowledge Organisers

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

Year 8 Knowledge Organisers

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

Year 9 Knowledge Organisers

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

KS4 Knowledge Organisers

An Inspector Calls

A Christmas Carol

Macbeth

Useful Resources

curriculum map

Accelerated Reader

E-Platform Access