Admiral Lord Nelson School
Admiral Lord Nelson School is a mixed co-educational secondary school in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. The school, located on the eastern side of Portsmouth on Dundas Lane, opposite Ocean retail park and running parallel to the Eastern Road, is situated next to Langstone Harbour, and was constructed on a green field site.
| The Admiral Lord Nelson School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Dundas Lane Copnor , , Portsmouth PO3 5XT England | |
| Coordinates | 50.818°N 1.054°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Dare to dream; aim to achieve |
| Established | 1995 |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Department for Education URN | 140697 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair of Governors | Tania Osborne |
| Executive Headteacher | Nys Hardingham |
| Head of School | Chris Doherty |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 1009 |
| Houses | Warrior, Victory, Mary Rose, Spinnaker |
| Colour(s) | Purple and green |
| Website | http://www.alns.co.uk |
Named after Horatio Nelson, admiral and hero of the British Royal Navy, with which it has already built ties, it was established in 1995 and specialises in Business and Enterprise to provide education for 11- to 16-year-old students. On opening it had an initial attendance of 170-year 7 students, which has subsequently grown substantially to around 1000. During this time, it has forged partnerships with the local business community.