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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Local Governance (governance)
- SEND and Inclusion (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- 24 Oct INSET DAY 2 (calendar)
- 03 Nov INSET DAY 3 (calendar)
- 15 Oct Matilda London Trip - 21 Puplils (calendar)
- 20 Oct Cardiff Class trip to Chichester (calendar)
- 21 Oct Bristol Class Trip to Chichester (calendar)
- 22 Oct Exeter Class Trip to Chichester (calendar)
- 21 Oct SCHOOL PHOTO DAY (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Lindfield Primary Academy (78.6)
- Heron Way Primary School (75.2)
- Fittleworth CofE Village School (74.1)
- Graffham CofE Infant School (72.9)
- Copthorne CofE Junior School (72.4)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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