Located in Christchurch, Portfield School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a non-maintained special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Portfield School currently has around 137 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 81% boys and 19% girls. Around 33.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Parley Lane, Christchurch, BH23 6BP |
| Website: | www.autism-unlimited.org/education/ |
| Telephone: | 01202573808 |
| School Type: | Non-maintained special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Anna Hewitt |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 113942 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/05/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 137 |
| Number of Boys: | 111 |
| Number of Girls: | 26 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.40% | 106 |
| Unclassified | 5.10% | 7 |
| Other White | 4.40% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 4 |
| Indian | 2.20% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 2.20% | 3 |
| African | 2.20% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Epiphany Church of England Primary School Shillingstone Drive , Muscliff BH9 3PE | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Epiphany School Shillingstone Drive , Muscliff BH9 3PE | 3out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parley First School Glenmoor Road , BH22 8QE | - not rated | 2,670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parley First School Glenmoor Road , BH22 8QE | 3out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muscliff Primary School Broadway Lane , Throop BH8 0AB | 3out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield School , Hurn BH23 6DF | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield School Hurn , BH23 6DF | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfield School Parley Lane , BH23 6BP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhouse Education 86 Broadway Lane , | - not rated | 2,832 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.