Portfield School

Type Special School
Age Range 4-19
Religion Does not apply
Address Parley Lane
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 6BP
Phone 01202573808
Reference Number 113942

Description

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Portfield School is a prominent educational institution situated in the Poole postcode district BH23 6BP in the United Kingdom. Some key facts about this school include:

  1. Its primary purpose is to provide a specialized, independent education for children with complex communication and learning needs, from ages 4 to 19.

  2. It features a unique, state-of-the-art sensory center that contributes to an inclusive educational environment.

  3. Portfield School provides pupils with access to state-of-the-art classrooms and discreetly designed toilet and washing facilities, supporting their holistic development.

  4. The school operates a fleet of custom-built mini-buses to ensure safe transportation of students.

  5. Educational delivery methods include access to visualization aids such as Ceiling Track hoists, Drop Down Ceilings, and Sensory Ceiling Hoists.

  6. The school is committed to working closely with parents, both as governors and members of the PTA.

  7. Its robust community values, such as its ‘Silver Award’ title, help foster a healthy and happy environment.

  8. Portfield School is continuously developing to deliver the best possible educational experience and support for all its students.

  9. The school presently enrolls approximately 60 students with an estimated annual budget of circa £1.5 million.

  10. Portfield School is affiliated with The Wave Academy Trust, a charitable organization that aims to provide education for children with complex needs.

  11. The school's Headteacher is Marion Curtis, and the Deputy Headteacher is Ginnie Budge.

  12. Situated in a rural location, Portfield School makes use of its expansive, stunning grounds to deliver educational and recreational programs to its students.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 119
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 82.35%
Girls: 17.65%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 35.8%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 10.9%

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 3 3 6
2 8 1 9
3 4 1 5
4 4 2 6
5 7 1 8
6 4 Unknown 4
7 14 2 16
8 5 4 9
9 9 Unknown 9
10 9 2 11
11 7 Unknown 7
12 7 Unknown 7
13 6 2 8

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 73.9%
Unclassified 7.6%
Mixed, Other 4.2%
White, Other 3.4%
Asian, Other 2.5%
Indian 1.7%
White & Asian 0.8%
White & Black (African) 0.8%
African 0.8%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Inspection Date 2019-04-26
Date Description Report
2019-03-21 Short inspection Short inspection
2015-05-06 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2013-12-14 Monitoring visit Monitoring visit
2013-09-25 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2010-11-10 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2009-05-06 Standard inspection: Standard inspection:
2006-04-24 Standard inspection Standard inspection
2001-10-01 Full inspection Full inspection

Destinations after GCSE's

Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.

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