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

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

2023/24

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

34.2%

Disadvantaged

5.1%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

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, 2023/24, 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/