Portland School
URN: 149392 • Stoke-on-Trent ST11 9JG
Overview
- Name
- Portland School
- URN
- 149392
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 31.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alexis Bull (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01782882020
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Uttoxeter Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST11 9JG
Summary
Portland School is an academy special sponsor-led institution located in Stoke-on-Trent, catering to 135 students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across Key Stages 1 to 4. The school operates from two sites: Blythe Bridge, which supports students with externalised needs, and Trent Vale, designed for those with internalised needs. Both sites provide tailored environments that promote personal growth, emotional well-being, and academic achievement.
The school’s ethos centres on inclusivity and support, ensuring that each student is valued and empowered to reach their full potential. Portland School adopts a holistic approach, collaborating with families and external agencies to create personalised learning journeys that address academic and emotional development.
With a commitment to nurturing resilience and confidence, the dedicated staff at Portland School strive to build strong relationships with students and their families. The school aims to foster a safe and compassionate community where every child can thrive, preparing them for a positive future. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website.
The school’s ethos centres on inclusivity and support, ensuring that each student is valued and empowered to reach their full potential. Portland School adopts a holistic approach, collaborating with families and external agencies to create personalised learning journeys that address academic and emotional development.
With a commitment to nurturing resilience and confidence, the dedicated staff at Portland School strive to build strong relationships with students and their families. The school aims to foster a safe and compassionate community where every child can thrive, preparing them for a positive future. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEN Local Offer (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Our School (other)
- Key Information (other)
- Our Facilities (other)
- Policies (other)
- Values: School/British (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Reach (65.9)
- Foundation Bridge Academy (62.9)
- Abbey Hill School and College (62.6)
- Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit (61.2)
- Newfriars College (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Age range
- 3 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 135
- Boys
- 118
- Girls
- 17
- FSM %
- 62.20
- Open date
- 2023-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 135 | 118 | 17 | 140 | 62.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 114 | 100 | 14 | 140 | 69.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 140 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 140 |
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