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Portland School Catchment Area

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

Portland School is a academy special sponsor led not applicable school in Stoke-on-Trent , serving pupils aged 3–16, with 135 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–16

Age range

135

Pupils

140

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2022

Portland School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Portland School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Stoke-on-Trent. 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: 96% 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 Stoke-on-Trent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Stoke-on-Trent catchment area documents →

Portland School — School Information

Full address
Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9JG
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
School type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3–16 years
Free school meals
62.2% of pupils
DfE URN
149392

Other Not applicable Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

If Portland School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Portland School

Is Portland School oversubscribed?

Portland School is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Portland School?

Admission to Portland School is managed by Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Portland School cover?

Portland School is a not applicable school in Stoke-on-Trent, serving pupils aged 3–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Portland School?

Portland School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.