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Portfield School Catchment Area

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

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.

Operating near capacity: 91% 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 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.

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.