Portland College
URN: 108884 • Sunderland SR3 2NQ
Overview
- Name
- Portland College
- URN
- 108884
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melanie Carson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Weymouth Road, Sunderland SR3 2NQ
Summary
Portland College is a community special school located in Sunderland, serving a mixed-gender population. As a special school, it is dedicated to providing tailored educational experiences for students with a range of additional needs. The school aims to create an inclusive environment that fosters personal growth and academic achievement.
The curriculum at Portland College is designed to meet the individual needs of its students, ensuring that each child receives appropriate support and resources. This approach helps to promote engagement and learning, allowing students to thrive in a supportive setting. The school focuses on developing essential life skills alongside academic knowledge, preparing students for future independence.
Portland College is committed to building strong connections within the local community, encouraging collaboration with families and external agencies. This partnership enhances the support network available to students, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and guidance throughout their educational journey. The ethos of the school centres on respect, understanding, and empowerment, fostering a positive and nurturing atmosphere for all learners.
The curriculum at Portland College is designed to meet the individual needs of its students, ensuring that each child receives appropriate support and resources. This approach helps to promote engagement and learning, allowing students to thrive in a supportive setting. The school focuses on developing essential life skills alongside academic knowledge, preparing students for future independence.
Portland College is committed to building strong connections within the local community, encouraging collaboration with families and external agencies. This partnership enhances the support network available to students, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and guidance throughout their educational journey. The ethos of the school centres on respect, understanding, and empowerment, fostering a positive and nurturing atmosphere for all learners.
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Nearby alternatives
- Sunningdale School (67.5)
- Harry Watts Academy (64.7)
- Ks1 Pupil Referral Unit (62.7)
- Beacon of Light School (62.7)
- Consilium Evolve (61.2)
Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2012-07-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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