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Portfield School
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- Hurn BH23 6BP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress in their learning due to well-designed and calm classrooms
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations and well-established routines create a calm environment, resulting in rare reports of poor behaviour
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Appointment of an autism adviser has significantly helped staff and pupils enjoy their time in school
Teacher Engagement: Staff are always happy and positive, clearly loving what they do
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching supports good learning, aimed at improving pupils鈥� academic, social, and emotional development
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers plan activities linked to students' education plans, enabling strong progress
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents delighted with care and education; opportunities for substantial engagement
Communication with Parents: Parents receive strong communication, feel supported by staff who go the extra mile
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are confident their children are safe, happy, and well-behaved at school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work closely with external agencies to manage any concerns, ensuring student safety
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leadership team has introduced an adviser for autism spectrum disorder, improving staff support and pupil enjoyment
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Strong culture of safety and security; staff are vigilant and trained in safeguarding
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Behaviour and attitudes contribute to good learning and a harmonious environment
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: High levels of safeguarding, with robust checks and a shared understanding of protection needs
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide range of activities including rock-climbing, horse-riding, and a school-wide running club
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Activities like song-writing and performances enhance pupils' self-esteem and confidence
Outdoor Facilities: Well-supported outdoor facilities such as rock-climbing and running club
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Access to GCSEs and accredited courses prepares pupils well for the next stage
Support for SEND: Appointment of an autism spectrum disorder adviser significantly helps staff and pupils enjoy school
Subjects Offered: Full range of national curriculum subjects enhanced with enrichment experiences
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Portfield School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 119 students from age 4-19 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 4-19 | 2-19 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | 5.1 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 3% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.16% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.32% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.46% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.87 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 90.46% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 120 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.89% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 33.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 33.64% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.29% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 15.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.78% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.59% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.95 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.9% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 112 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.59% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.03% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.66% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.48% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.3% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.88% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 28.76% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.48% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.79% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.15 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.33% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 1 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.44% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.07% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.67% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.59% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.41% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.56% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.53% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 28.63% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 20.22% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.13 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 78.96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.48% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 31.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.52% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.19% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.78% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.44% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.06% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26.55% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.45% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 75% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 56.73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.65% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.15% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.81% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.23% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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