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Portfield School
Parley Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BP, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.1 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
137
Capacity
150
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education and community engagement. Serving a small student population of 137, it boasts a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 84% of schools, indicating a favorable environment for learning. However, limited published data on academic performance makes it difficult to assess specific strengths in subjects like maths or English.
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Last inspected: 6 May 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (22 responses)
★★★★4.1
Progress is communicated
100%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School supports development
96%
School keeps me informed
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
My child feels safe
82%
Good range of subjects
82%
School has high expectations
82%
School responds to concerns
64%
Good range of extra-curricular
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.4%
White Other4.4%
Mixed Other2.9%
Asian Other2.2%
Asian Indian2.2%
Black African2.2%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Location
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50.78051, -1.86398 · BH23 6BP
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN113942
School typeNon-maintained special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Portfield School rated by Ofsted?
Portfield School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 May 2015.
Is Portfield School a good school?
Portfield School scores 84.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Portfield School?
Based on 22 Ofsted Parent View responses, Portfield School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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