Portfield Primary Academy

About Portfield Primary Academy

Portfield Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Chichester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 267 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 285 places).

Ofsted has rated Portfield Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Strong, it falls under West Sussex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11683rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 38 in Chichester.

Portfield Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 44 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Portfield Primary Academy include Art Studios, Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Choir, Eco Club, Chess, Coding and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Chichester, Portfield Primary Academy is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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