Portchester Community School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Address | White Hart Lane, PO16 9BD |
| School Website | www.portchester.hants.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 2392364399 |
| URN | 116418 |
School Census
| Total | 684 |
| Girls/Boys | 336/348 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.1%/50.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 164 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/01/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/01/2024 | Good |
| 03/07/2018 | Good |
| 14/01/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/01/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/07/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 30 January 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 03 July 2018 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 January 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 08 March 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 15 January 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 30 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 24 May 2011 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 04 June 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 08 June 2004 | Inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 14.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.6 |
| Progress 8 | -0.28 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53% |
| Entering EBacc | 23% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.46 |
| Progress 8 | -0.4 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.69 |
| Progress 8 | -0.38 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 232 |
| As first preference | 107 |
| As second preference | 105 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 116 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 107 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 217 |
| As first preference | 107 |
| As second preference | 100 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 130 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 107 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 207 |
| As first preference | 119 |
| As second preference | 81 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 127 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 119 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 182 |
| As first preference | 118 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 118 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 207 |
| As first preference | 126 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 127 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 126 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 217 |
| As first preference | 134 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 137 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 134 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 217 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 135 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 133 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 179 |
| As first preference | 118 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 121 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 118 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 188 |
| As first preference | 88 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 108 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 88 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 173 |
| As first preference | 106 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 110 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 106 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 177 |
| As first preference | 84 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 103 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 84 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 46% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 25% |
| no | 75% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 36% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 67% |
| no | 33% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Castle Primary School
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Castle Street, , PO16 9QQ
Northern Junior School
(0.62 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Richmond Rise, , PO16 8DG
Northern Infant School
(0.62 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Richmond Rise, , PO16 8DG