Compare Christchurch Learning Centre and Portfield School

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Christchurch Learning Centre (Not applicable) in Christchurch; Portfield School (Not applicable) in Christchurch — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Christchurch Learning Centre and Portfield School. They are not applicable phase and pupil referral unit and non-maintained special school type located around Christchurch, Dorset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Christchurch Learning Centre), published Feb 2017. The most recent inspection on record is for Christchurch Learning Centre (Feb 2017). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 150, typical FSM 35–40%, range 30–35%–45–50%; all under Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority.

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Attribute	Christchurch Learning Centre BH23 1PJ	Portfield School BH23 6BP
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit	Not applicable • Non-maintained special school
Location	Christchurch Dorset BH23 1PJ	Christchurch Dorset BH23 6BP
Latest Ofsted	2 10 Feb 2017	2 8 Jun 2015
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	40	125
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (839)	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (839)
Website	www.clc.dorset.sch.uk	www.autism-unlimited.org
Telephone	01202471410	01202573808
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Christchurch Learning Centre

BH23 1PJ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1PJ
Ofsted: 2 10 Feb 2017
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (839)
Website: www.clc.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone: 01202471410

Portfield School

BH23 6BP

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Non-maintained special school
Location: Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 6BP
Ofsted: 2 8 Jun 2015
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (839)
Website: www.autism-unlimited.org
Telephone: 01202573808

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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