Portfield School
Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West · BH23 6BP
Portfield School is a small independent school in Christchurch, with around 137 pupils on its roll. Its intimate size shapes the experience, allowing staff to know pupils well across the age range. At its most recent Ofsted inspection the school was rated Good overall, though inspectors judged leadership and management to require improvement, suggesting a school whose day-to-day provision is strong while some aspects of governance are still developing. The school is led by Mrs Anna Hewitt.
137
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 137
- Location
- Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West
- Website
- https://www.autism-unlimited.org/who-we-are/portfield-school
Headteacher
Head Mrs Anna Hewitt
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Teaching & academics
Ofsted rated the school Good overall, and provision for older pupils was also judged Good, pointing to consistent standards across the school. The modest pupil numbers lend themselves to close attention and small teaching groups. Families weighing the school may wish to note that leadership and management were found to require improvement, an area earmarked for further work.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Last inspected
- 27 November 2024
The last word
A small, Good-rated independent in Christchurch where size means individual attention; the one caveat is leadership, flagged by Ofsted as needing improvement.
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Portfield School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Portfield School located?
Portfield School is located at Christchurch, BH23 6BP.
What type of school is Portfield School?
Portfield School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Portfield School?
Portfield School has approximately 137 pupils on roll.
What is Portfield School's Ofsted rating?
Portfield School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 27 November 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.