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Portfield Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Portfield Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 267 pupils, and a capacity of 285 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

267

Pupils

285

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Portfield Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Portfield Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Sussex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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 West Sussex 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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Portfield Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
St James Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7HA
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
40.1% of pupils
DfE URN
138402

Frequently Asked Questions — Portfield Primary Academy

Is Portfield Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Portfield Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 285 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Portfield Primary Academy?

Admission to Portfield Primary Academy is managed by West Sussex. 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 Portfield Primary Academy cover?

Portfield Primary Academy is a primary school in West Sussex, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Portfield Primary Academy?

Portfield Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.