# The Harbour School — Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Sian Lacey

## Contact

- **Address:** The Harbour School, Tipner Lane, Tipner, Portsmouth, PO2 8RA
- **Phone:** 023 9266 5664
- **Website:** https://www.theharbourschoolportsmouth.com
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/portsmouth/the-harbour-school-21224

## About

The Harbour School provides a nurturing environment where children with social, emotional and mental health needs can thrive and reach their full potential. We offer a specialist school provision and Alternative Provision (AP) for students with SEMH developmental needs and/or medical needs.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — Dec 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Inadequate — Dec 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Inadequate — Dec 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Requires Improvement — Dec 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Dec 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A School that Truly Understands: My daughter has been at The Harbour School for a year now and it's been a game-changer for her. The staff are compassionate and understanding, and the curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of students with emotional and mental health needs. I love how the school emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence and resilience. *(Jun 2022)*
- **3/5** — Mixed Experience: We've had a bit of a mixed experience with The Harbour School. On the one hand, the staff are really nice and our son has made some good friends. On the other hand, we've struggled with communication and felt a bit left in the dark at times. I think the school could work on improving their communication with parents. *(Apr 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Haven for My Child: I'm so grateful to have found The Harbour School for my son. The staff are incredible and really care about the emotional well-being of the students. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the curriculum is engaging and tailored to the students' needs. My son has thrived since joining the school and I couldn't be more thankful. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional Support for Our Son: We were blown away by the level of support and care that our son received during his time at The Harbour School. The staff genuinely have the students' best interests at heart and work tirelessly to ensure they reach their full potential. We were particularly impressed with the 'Grow, Learn, Achieve' values and how they are woven into every aspect of school life. *(Sep 2021)*

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