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Portesbery School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Portesbery School
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Portesbery School
- All-through
- Surrey Heath GU16 6TA
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Academic Progress: Most pupils are making good or better progress from their different starting points, with academic progress highly prioritized.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are enthusiastic learners with good behaviour observed in classrooms and around the school.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff know pupils well and plan learning that is individualized to each pupil’s needs, offering effective support.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan relevant and individualized learning, showing dedication and knowledge.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching is effective, with high expectations and strong classroom practice. Pupils' engagement is improved through effective questioning and monitoring systems.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teaching and support staff, including the nursing and therapist team, are dedicated and knowledgeable. Expectations are high and well-pitched for all abilities.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are particularly positive about the leadership. Parents were observed enjoying interactions such as serving coffee and cake in the sixth form.
Communication with Parents: Communication with parents and outside agencies is strong. Parents responded positively in the online questionnaire.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are positive about the levels of care and support available in the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Concerns about attendance and other issues are dealt with sensitively by school leaders.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have improved curriculum use of the outdoor environment and lunch breaks, and refined tracking systems for pupil progress.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding is effective, with high levels of care and support. Policies and procedures are sound.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff have a clear understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities, and training is up to date and comprehensive.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: The curriculum is enriched by daily use of facilities like the trampoline hall, hydrotherapy pool, and sensory room, along with activities like horse riding and community visits.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils engage in various activities such as horse riding and community visits which help them develop interpersonal skills.
Outdoor Facilities: Plans to further enrich the curriculum include developing the school's extensive outdoor environment.
Career Counselling Services: The school prepares pupils well for the next stages of their education or training and for life after Portesbery.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Most pupils are making good progress and are well prepared for the next stages of their education.
Support for SEND: Teachers plan individualized learning across all phases, including early years and sixth form, to meet each pupil’s needs effectively.
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About Us
Portesbery School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 135 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 59.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.25% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.7 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 61.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.82% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.19% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 61.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.6% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Portesbery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1