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Portal House School

Portal House School, Dover
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Portal House School

Sea Street, St Margaret's-At-Cliffe, Dover, CT15 6SS

A Good-rated special school in Dover.

Community special school
Boys
Pupils
75
Ages
11-16
FSM
64.0%
Attainment 8
13.2
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2015

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
13.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
1.6%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.68
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Portal House School

Portal House School is a secondary school in Dover, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 13.2. The school has around 75 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Sea Street, Dover, CT15 6SS | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Jun 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Portal House School

What is Portal House School's Ofsted rating?
Portal House School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What are Portal House School's latest exam results?
Portal House School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 13.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Portal House School located?
Portal House School is a secondary school in Dover, Kent (CT15 6SS).
How many pupils attend Portal House School?
Portal House School has around 75 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Portal House School with other schools?
View Portal House 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 Kent.