Portfield School
| Type | Special School / Non-maintained special school |
| Age Range | 4-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Parley Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 6BP |
| Phone | 01202573808 |
| Reference Number | 113942 |
Portfield School demonstrates a commitment to maintaining the quality of education since its last inspection, showcasing effective leadership and a nurturing environment. The school's curriculum is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its pupils and sixth-form students, who benefit from strong communication and life skills development. Furthermore, the school enjoys positive relationships between staff and students, fostering a calm and respectful atmosphere conducive to learning. Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the school's provision, affirming its positive impact on pupils' lives. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly concerning the curriculum's breadth for a small group of pupils and sixth-form students who require more challenging content. The school recognizes this need and is committed to enhancing the curriculum to better prepare these students for their future endeavors. Overall, while the school maintains good performance levels, it is focused on continual growth and improvement in service delivery.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 137 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 81.02%
Girls: 18.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.8% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 3 | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 6 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 7 | 4 | Unknown | 4 |
| 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 |
| 9 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| 10 | 8 | Unknown | 8 |
| 11 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| 12 | 6 | Unknown | 6 |
| 13 | 8 | Unknown | 8 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.4% |
| Unclassified | 5.1% |
| White, Other | 4.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.2% |
| African | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 21 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 06 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2009 | Standard inspection: |
| 24 Apr 2006 | Standard inspection |
| 01 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong language and communication skills development among pupils.
- Personalized curriculums that enable most students to thrive.
- Nurturing and supportive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Robust behaviour management strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Effective integration of therapeutic sessions with learning.
- Prioritization of reading, with bespoke support for struggling pupils.
- Successful community engagement to prepare students for adulthood.
Areas for Improvement
- The curriculum lacks sufficient breadth and challenge for a small proportion of secondary phase pupils and sixth-form students.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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