Portfield School

Parley Lane, Christchurch, BH23 6BP

Non-maintained special school for ages 4–19 in Christchurch. Mixed intake.

Portfield School is a non-maintained special school in Christchurch, within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It teaches boys and girls aged 4 to 19, has a sixth form and special classes, and provides for autistic pupils and pupils with severe learning difficulty.

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last full inspection in 2015. Its recorded SEN provision focuses on autistic spectrum disorder and severe learning difficulty, with special classes supporting that specialist role.

Ages 4–19 · All-through

137 pupils · On roll

Non-maintained special school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s deadlines and how to apply →