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Portfield School

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Portfield School

Parley Lane, Christchurch, BH23 6BP

Non-maintained special school · Ages 4–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2015

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

A headline school result is not available here. Check the detailed results and the school's own published information.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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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

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

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Nearby secondary schools

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Bournemouth School for Girls
3.4 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Ferndown Middle School
3.5 km away · Academy converter
Good
Bournemouth School
3.57 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
3.75 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
The Bourne Academy
3.75 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 22 responses), 96% of parents would recommend this school. The school has around 137 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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.
What do parents say about Portfield School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 22 responses): 96% of parents would recommend Portfield School.
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?
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