The short version
Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 137
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 33.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Head
- Mrs Anna Hewitt (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
May 2009 | Inspection
Standard inspection
April 2006 | Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Parley Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Portfield School's Ofsted rating?
Portfield School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Portfield School?
Portfield School currently has 137 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Portfield School take?
Portfield School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Portfield School?
Portfield School is in Christchurch, BH23 6BP, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Portfield School have a sixth form?
Yes, Portfield School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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