How many pupils does Portfield School have?

Portfield School has 137 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Where is Portfield School?

Portfield School is located at Parley Lane, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 6BP.

Portfield School

Parley Lane, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 6BP

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

4–19

Ages

137

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Non-maintained special school

Type

About Portfield School

Portfield School is a non-maintained special school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 137 pupils on roll. 27.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →
School Type: Non-maintained special school
Age Range: Ages 4–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 137 / 150 (91%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

27.8%

Free school meals

6.9%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.3%

Overall absence

27.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Parley Lane, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 6BP
Phone: 01202573808
Head Teacher: Anna Hewitt
Website: www.autism-unlimited.org/education/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Portfield School?: Portfield School is a non-maintained special school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 4–19.
How many pupils does Portfield School have?: Portfield School has 137 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Where is Portfield School?: Portfield School is located at Parley Lane, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 6BP.

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