The University of Portsmouth Academy Trust

Improving educational outcomes and life chances for local communities.

We are a collaboration of like-minded schools dedicated to improving life chances of pupils and ensuring positive outcomes for everyone in our community. We are united by our core values of Being, Belonging, Becoming through our commitment to providing exceptional education, developing our people, and delivering strong services. Our focus on growth and quality drives us to reach more pupils and make a lasting impact. 

We invite you to explore our site and learn more about how we are making a difference together.

Our Core Values

Becoming

We are ambitious for everyone in our community. We use responsive and innovative approaches to learning and development, to build confidence, and nurture the essential qualities of creativity, independence and resilience. 

Belonging

Each school in the Trust is a place of belonging, where everyone feels valued, accepted, included and supported. Our schools are safe, respectful learning communities, where diversity is welcome and celebrated.

Being

Everyone in our community has the capability and competence to develop and flourish. We create engaging opportunities for each individual to learn, make sense of the world, and realise their unique potential

Our Mission

We are dedicated to improving life chances by ensuring positive outcomes and destinations for everyone in our community through:

Culture

Living our core values 'Being, Belonging, Becoming'

Quality

Building a strong school improvement model that delivers impact quickly and grows capacity.

People

Attracting, developing and retaining great people.

Growth

Growing our impact to reach more students both in the Portsmouth Harbour region and beyond. 

Organisation

Providing sector leading services that relieves pressure on school leaders and provides great value for money.