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Portfield School

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Portfield School

Parley Lane, Christchurch, BH23 6BP

Non-maintained special school
Pupils
137
Ages
4-19
FSM
33.3%
Capacity
150
Ofsted
Good
May 2015

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Portfield School

Portfield School is a secondary school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). The school has around 137 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Parley Lane, Christchurch, BH23 6BP | More schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Portfield School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. May 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Portfield School

What is Portfield School's Ofsted rating?
Portfield School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
Where is Portfield School located?
Portfield School is a secondary school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH23 6BP).
How many pupils attend Portfield School?
Portfield School has around 137 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Portfield School with other schools?
View Portfield School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.