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Portland School

Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9JG

Academy special sponsor led · Ages 3–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Inadequate
Dec 2021

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

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2.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

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

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
6.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
2.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

2.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/252.246.0

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

SchoolNational reference
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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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.10
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Blythe Bridge High School
0.94 km away · Academy converter
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Draycott Moor College
2.49 km away · Other independent special school
Abbey Hill Academy & College
2.7 km away · Academy special converter
Good

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About Portland School

Portland School is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.2. The school has around 135 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Uttoxeter Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9JG | More schools in Stoke-on-Trent

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2022 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Portland School and Specialist College)
  2. Jul 2022 — School is not taking effective action towar… (predecessor: Portland School and Specialist College)
  3. Dec 2021 — Inadequate
  4. Dec 2021 — Inadequate (predecessor: Portland School and Specialist College)
  5. May 2013 — Good (predecessor: Portland School and Specialist College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Portland School

What is Portland School's Ofsted rating?
Portland School received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Portland School's latest exam results?
Portland School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Portland School located?
Portland School is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent (ST11 9JG).
How many pupils attend Portland School?
Portland School has around 135 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Portland School with other schools?
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