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Portal House School
Sea Street, St Margaret's-At-Cliffe, Dover, Kent, CT15 6SS, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.7 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
75
Capacity
80
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, but it faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by a low GCSE Attainment 8 score of 13.2 and only 15% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While it ranks better than 35% of schools in the locale, prospective parents should consider the limited published data and the need for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 13.2 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 15% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.0%
White Other2.7%
Gypsy/Roma1.3%
Location
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51.15254, 1.37431 · CT15 6SS
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN119062
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Portal House School rated by Ofsted?
Portal House School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2015.
Is Portal House School a good school?
Portal House School scores 34.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Portal House School in GCSEs?
Portal House School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 13.2. 15% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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