Question 1

What schools serve Portland?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 schools in Portland, Dorset — including St George's Foundation Primary School, Atlantic Academy Portland. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Portland?

Accepted Answer

Portland has 1 primary school and 0 secondary schools. There is also 1 other school (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Portland?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Portland, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Portland schools are set by Dorset and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Dorset admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Portland?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Portland are set by Dorset as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Portland

Primary Schools in Portland (1)

St George's Foundation Primary School

Other Schools in Portland (1)

Atlantic Academy Portland