Portfield School Catchment Area
Portfield School is a non-maintained special not applicable school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 4–19, with 137 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–19
Age range
137
Pupils
150
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Portfield School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Portfield School is set by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole catchment area documents →Portfield School — School Information
- Full address
- Parley Lane, Christchurch, BH23 6BP
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- School type
- Non-maintained special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4–19 years
- Free school meals
- 33.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113942
Other Not applicable Schools in Christchurch
If Portfield School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Christchurch are the next closest alternatives.
The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy Catchment Area
Special post 16 institution · BH23 8EE
Christchurch Learning Centre Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · BH23 1PJ
Connie Rothman School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · BH23 1DN
Futures Autism Unlimited Catchment Area
Special post 16 institution · BH23 1PH
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Frequently Asked Questions — Portfield School
Is Portfield School oversubscribed? ▾
Portfield School is operating close to its capacity of 150 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Portfield School? ▾
Admission to Portfield School is managed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. 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 School cover? ▾
Portfield School is a not applicable school in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 4–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Portfield School? ▾
Portfield School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.