Best Schools in Portland
7 schools in Portland
Key Facts
- Portland has a total of 7 schools, with 100.0% of its primary schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Portland have 54.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 443 pupils and 26.2% eligible for free school meals.
- There are 7 schools in Portland, with a primary pupil-teacher ratio of 26.40, significantly higher than the national average of 18.10, and spending per pupil at £5,657, below the national £7,460.
- In Portland's primary schools, 25.3% of pupils have special educational needs, 2.0% have English as an additional language, and 22.1% experience persistent absence, compared to national averages of 13.0%, 19.5%, and 20.0% respectively.
Top Nurseries in Portland
5 nurseries in Portland
Top Secondary Schools in Portland
1 secondary schools in Portland
Frequently Asked Questions
Portland has 7 schools, including 2 primary schools, 1 secondary schools, 5 nurseries. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Portland | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 70% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.74 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 38.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 25% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,804 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.