Portchester Community School

About Portchester Community School

Portchester Community School is an extraordinary place to be a pupil. We are proud of our pupils and the achievements of the school. The school continues to make secure progress in an ever-changing landscape, ensuring profitable experiences for all pupils.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Richard Carlyle

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

40.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

43.3

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.28

Progress 8

Below average

36.3%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

58.5%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

14.1% entered EBacc

7.4% achieved EBacc

135 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Rachel T

Parent Feb 15, 2023

5.0

"Fantastic School with Great Staff"

My child has made great progress at Portchester Community School and we're really pleased with the support from the teachers. The school's focus on pupil leadership and enrichment activities has been a great experience for them. Excellent school!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Portchester Community School Rocks!"

We are so happy with Portchester Community School. The facilities are excellent and our child loves the Technology Building. The values of Generosity, Belonging and Integrity really shine through in the school's approach. Highly recommend!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James B

Parent Nov 1, 2021

4.0

"Mixed Feelings"

We had a bit of a mixed experience with Portchester Community School. The school's values and approach were great, but we felt that the staff communication could be better. Our child did okay, but didn't excel academically. Maybe we just didn't get the right teachers?

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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