Portfield School
Details
| Age Range | 4-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Non-maintained special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Address | Parley Lane, BH23 6BP |
| School Website | www.autism-unlimited.org/education/ |
| Telephone | 1202573808 |
| URN | 113942 |
School Census
| Total | 110 |
| Girls/Boys | 19/91 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 17.3%/82.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 40 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/05/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/05/2015 | Good |
| 25/09/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 06/05/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/09/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 26 November 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 21 March 2019 | Short inspection | View |
| 06 May 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 December 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 25 September 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 10 November 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 06 May 2009 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 24 April 2006 | Standard inspection | View |
| 01 October 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 18% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 36% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 23% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 73.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |