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Portland School

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Portland School

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

Academy special sponsor led
Pupils
135
Ages
3-16
FSM
62.2%
Attainment 8
2.2
Ofsted
Inadequate
Dec 2021

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%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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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%

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.10
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Portland 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 Stoke-on-Trent.