Portfield Primary Academy

URN: 138402 • West Sussex PO19 7HA

Overview

Name
Portfield Primary Academy
URN
138402
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andrew Strong (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01243783939
Website
Visit
Address
St James Road, West Sussex PO19 7HA

Summary

Portfield Primary Academy, located in West Sussex, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 267 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 256. The school prioritises a safe and nurturing environment, aiming to foster both social and academic growth in its students. The ethos at Portfield is built on hard work and positive learning habits, encouraging children to develop a love for learning and self-discipline from an early age.

The curriculum is knowledge-rich, focusing on high standards in literacy and numeracy, and is designed to empower students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future education. The school is committed to meeting individual needs through effective resources and additional staffing, ensuring that every child can thrive.

Community involvement is central to Portfield's philosophy, with an emphasis on children understanding and contributing to their local environment. The school actively promotes a partnership with parents, encouraging open communication and collaboration to enhance the educational experience for all students. For more information, visit their website at http://www.portfield-tkat.org.

Key details

LA
West Sussex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
256
Pupils
267
Boys
129
Girls
138
FSM %
40.10
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-07-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 267 129 138 256 40.10
2024-09-11 259 129 130 256 44.80
2023-09-11 228 111 117 240 46.50
2022-09-11 228 111 117 240 46.50
2021-09-11 208 106 102 240 41.80
2020-09-11 201 101 100 240 31.80

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