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Portal House School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Portal House School is a community special not applicable school in Dover, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 75 pupils, and a capacity of 80 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

75

Pupils

80

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Portal House School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Portal House School is set by Kent and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Portal House School — School Information

Full address
Sea Street, St Margaret's-At-Cliffe, Dover, CT15 6SS
Local authority
Kent
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–16 years
Gender
Boys
Free school meals
64% of pupils
DfE URN
119062

Other Not applicable Schools in Dover

If Portal House School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Dover are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Portal House School

Is Portal House School oversubscribed?

Portal House School is operating close to its capacity of 80 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Portal House School?

Admission to Portal House School is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Portal House School cover?

Portal House School is a not applicable school in Dover, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Portal House School?

Portal House School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.