Ofsted: Good

Portfield School

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personMrs Anna Hewitt

location_onChristchurch, BH23 6BP

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

110

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Age Range

4-19

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Portfield School is a Non-maintained special school school in Christchurch, serving ages 4-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Portfield School is a non-maintained special school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, admitting pupils aged 4-19. The school has approximately 137 pupils on roll, of whom 34% are eligible for free school meals.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2024

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2023

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)-%

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

2021

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Employment-%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

26 November 2024

Inspection Report

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21 March 2019

Inspection Report

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06 May 2015

Inspection Report

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14 December 2013

Inspection Report

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25 September 2013

Inspection Report

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10 November 2010

Inspection Report

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06 May 2009

Inspection Report

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24 April 2006

Inspection Report

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01 October 2001

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-03-21

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-05-06

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-09-25

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.7%(1 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 137 pupils. During this period, there were 1 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	137	1	0.7%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	136	1	0.7%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	123	0	0.0%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	119	1	0.8%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	114	0	0.0%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	110	0	0.0%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	110	0	0.0%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	110	0	0.0%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	101	0	0.0%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	107	0	0.0%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	103	0	0.0%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	89	0	0.0%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	90	0	0.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	89	0	0.0%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	83	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	83	0	0.0%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	83	1	1.2%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	67	0	0.0%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	67	0	0.0%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	69	0	0.0%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	65	0	0.0%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	65	0	0.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	62	0	0.0%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	56	0	0.0%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	53	0	0.0%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	59	0	0.0%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 125 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 5 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

32.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree55%

agree36%

don't know9%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree59%

agree32%

disagree9%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree41%

agree23%

not applicable36%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree77%

agree18%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree55%

agree27%

disagree14%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree77%

agree18%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree77%

agree23%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree32%

disagree9%

don't know9%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree9%

disagree23%

strongly disagree5%

don't know23%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree77%

agree18%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes95%

no5%

Portfield School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.