A good non-maintained special school school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Portfield School.
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We provide specialist autism education for students aged 4-19. All our students have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and a diagnosis of autism. At Portfield School, students learn to build the skills, understanding and information they need to enable them to develop independence and flourish, not just in childhood but into adulthood and for the rest of their lives. Our students look forward to being well-prepared for college, work placements, apprenticeships and independent / supported living.
To be eligible for a place at Portfield School children require a diagnosis of autism and an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) produced by a local authority. All places at Portfield School are commissioned by the local authority where the child is resident.
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