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Details

Age Range3-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityWirral
AddressLaird Street, CH41 0AB
School Websitehttps://portland.coopacademies.co.uk
Telephone1516525124
URN144632

School Census

Total 193
Girls/Boys 94/99
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.7%/51.3%
% pupils where English not first language 17.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 104
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 39.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.

Start DateOfsted Rating
07/02/2023 Requires improvement
22/11/2016 Inadequate
Inspection Date 07/02/2023
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 22/11/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
23 April 2025School inspectionView
07 February 2023School inspection: Requires ImprovementView

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard25%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading99
Maths95
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard38
Pupils achieving at a higher standard5
Reading102.0
Maths99.0
Reading Progress2.5
Writing Progress2.2
Maths Progress0.0
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard-
Pupils achieving at a higher standard-
Reading-
Maths-
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard-
Pupils achieving at a higher standard-
Reading-
Maths-
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications23
As First Preference15
As second preference7
As third preference1
Total Offers Made21
first preference offers15
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications39
As First Preference27
As second preference8
As third preference4
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers27
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications33
As First Preference24
As second preference5
As third preference4
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers24
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications19
As First Preference12
As second preference7
As third preference0
Total Offers Made22
first preference offers12
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications26
As First Preference19
As second preference3
As third preference4
Total Offers Made25
first preference offers19
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications25
As First Preference18
As second preference3
As third preference4
Total Offers Made22
first preference offers18
second preference offers0
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
73%
agree
19%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
77%
agree
19%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
38%
agree
50%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
19%
agree
8%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
not applicable
65%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
46%
agree
35%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
58%
agree
19%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
0%
not applicable
15%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
46%
no
54%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
50%
agree
33%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
8%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
54%
agree
35%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
62%
agree
31%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
58%
agree
31%
disagree
12%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
62%
agree
27%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
4%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
73%
agree
23%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
4%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
58%
agree
23%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
12%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
92%
no
8%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
73%
any other white background ethnic origin
8.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
4.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
4.2%
african ethnic origin
3.7%
any other asian background ethnic origin
2.1%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.6%
indian ethnic origin
1.1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
1.1%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
75.6%
any other white background ethnic origin
8.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
5.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
3.6%
african ethnic origin
2.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin
2.1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
1%

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