Portesham Church of England Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 2-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Address | Winters Close, DT3 4HP |
| School Website | www.portesham.dorset.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1305871283 |
| URN | 149143 |
School Census
| Total | 70 |
| Girls/Boys | 34/36 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.6%/51.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 12.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 11 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/05/2021 and the overall effectiveness rating was Inadequate.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/05/2021 | Inadequate |
| 10/10/2012 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 19/05/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 10/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2025 | School inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -1.0 |
| Writing Progress | 1.4 |
| Maths Progress | -2.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| 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 Applications | 6 |
| As First Preference | 4 |
| As second preference | 1 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 4 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 4 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 11 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 9 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10% |