Portchester Community School

A good community school school in Hampshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Portchester Community School.

Fareham, PO169BD Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
48.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.28
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 58.5%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
30 January 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
White Hart Lane
Portchester
Fareham, PO169BD
Phone
2392364399
Website
portchester.hants.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
116418
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
White Hart Lane, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9BD
Website
www.portchester.hants.sch.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
860 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
709
Free School Meals
26.8% (190 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
8.0% (57 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
31.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
118
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
709 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"From 'Vision to Provision'. Creating Successful, Confident and Responsible Pupils."

Generosity Belonging Integrity

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Portchester Community School. From 'Vision to Provision'. Creating Successful, Confident and Responsible Pupils.

Facilities

Technology Building Pupil Courtyard Media computers Medical room Learning Resource Centre (LRC) Year 11 Hub (Breakfast Club location)

Curriculum Highlights

Science English and Media Mathematics Citizenship & Health and Social Care Modern Foreign Languages Humanities Art Technology PE Performing Arts Computer Science STEAM LRC

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs every weekday morning (7:30am–8:30am) with free breakfast for all pupils, located in the Year 11 Hub. Homework Club runs daily in the LRC from 3:15pm–4:30pm.

SEND Provision

Portchester Community School provides 1-to-1 pastoral support through year-group Pastoral Teams; SEMH support within the SEN department; School Nursing services; Care Plans for pupils with long-term medical conditions; in-school medical room; access to the Educational Psychologist Kerry Jackson EP Ltd; Homework Club; Before School Breakfast Club; regular liaison with parents and carers; staff mentoring for some pupils; learning support and signposting to other agencies as needed.

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