Portchester Community School Catchment Area
Portchester Community School is a community secondary school in Fareham, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 692 pupils, and a capacity of 860 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
692
Pupils
860
Capacity
80%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Portchester Community School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Portchester Community School are allocated by Hampshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hampshire catchment area documents →Portchester Community School — School Information
- Full address
- White Hart Lane, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9BD
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 27.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 116418
Other Secondary Schools in Fareham
If Portchester Community School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Fareham are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Portchester Community School
Is Portchester Community School oversubscribed? ▾
Portchester Community School has a capacity of 860 places and currently has 692 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.
What is the admissions policy for Portchester Community School? ▾
Admission to Portchester Community School is managed by Hampshire. 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 Portchester Community School cover? ▾
Portchester Community School is a secondary school in Fareham, Hampshire, 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 Portchester Community School? ▾
Portchester Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.