Portchester Community School
White Hart Lane, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9BDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Portchester Community School is a secondary school in Fareham for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 4th of 5 secondary schools in Fareham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 January 2024, report published 6 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 January 2024
This is a highly inclusive school. The individual needs of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are well known by staff. One parent summed this up by saying, 'The teachers are friendly and approachable with good knowledge of my child and their ability.' Pupils with more complex needs receive expert care and support, feeling fully involved in all aspects of school life. The education of all pupils is deeply enhanced by the rich and varied range of extra- curricular activities, experiences and trips. These form a core part of school life. Pupils value the opportunity to explore their own interests, such as through attending the 'Dance Live' event or the numerous school sports clubs. Pupils enjoy learning from the school's broad and balanced curriculum. They are grateful for the help of their teachers. In line with the school's values, pupils are supported to become 'successful, confident and responsible' individuals. Within lessons, pupils behave well. Pupils feel happy and safe. They know who to turn to should they have any problems, valuing the pastoral support they receive. Pupils acknowledge that bullying sometimes happens. However, they know that the school works hard to prevent this.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not taught as consistently as leaders intend. This means that some pupils do not always learn as well as they could. Leaders should continue to ensure that staff receive training that will give them the expertise needed to help pupils learn important knowledge and skills over time.
- Some pupils do not always meet the school's high expectations for behaviour outside of structured learning times. This means that, at times of transition, there can be moments of disruption, and pupils are not always ready to learn. The school should continue with plans to ensure that the highest expectations are set for pupils' conduct at all times of the school day.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
136 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
688 pupils on roll, with places for 860
Schools near Portchester Community School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle View Academy | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 35.6 |
| Cams Hill School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.5 |
| Bridgemary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 33.8 |
| UTC Portsmouth | 3 miles | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | Attainment 8: 48.3 |
| Trafalgar School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.5 |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Richard Carlyle
- Phone
- 02392364399
- Address
- White Hart Lane, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9BD
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116418
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.