Portfield School :: Autism Unlimited

Headteacher’s welcome

Welcome to Portfield School

We provide specialist autism education for students aged 4-19.

All our students have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and a diagnosis of autism.

At Portfield School, students learn to build the skills, understanding and information they need to enable them to develop independence and flourish, not just in childhood but into adulthood and for the rest of their lives. Our students look forward to being well-prepared for college, work placements, apprenticeships and independent / supported living.

More about us

Contact Name: Anna Hewitt (Headteacher)

Address: Portfield School, Parley Lane, Christchurch, BH23 6BP.

You can call us on: 01202 573808 from 8:00am to 4:00pm

Term Dates

Autumn Term 2024: Monday 2nd September 2024 - Friday 20th December 2024

INSET Day: 2nd and 3rd September 2024
Whole School Back: Wednesday 4th September 2024
Half Term Break: 21st October 2024 - 1st November 2024
Christmas Holiday: 23rd December 2024 - 3rd January 2024
Whole School Back: Monday 6th January 2025

Spring Term 2025: Monday 6th January 2025 - Monday 7th April 2025

Half Term Break: 17th February - 21st February 2025
Easter Holiday: 7th April - 21st April 2025
Whole School Back: Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Summer Term 2025: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 - 31st July 2025

Half Term Break: 26th May - 6th June 2025
Whole School Back: Monday 9th June 2025

Autumn Term 2025: Monday 1st September 2025 - Friday 19th December 2025

INSET Days: Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd September 2025
Whole School Back: Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Autumn Half Term: Monday 27th October 2025 - Friday 7th November 2025
Christmas Holiday: 22nd December 2025 - Friday 2nd January 2026

Spring Term 2026: Monday 5th January 2026 - Friday 27th March 2026

INSET Day – 13th February 2026
Spring Half Term: Monday 16th February 2026 - Friday 20th February 2026
Easter Holiday: Monday 30th March 2026 - Friday 10th April 2026
Good Friday: Friday 3rd April 2026
Easter Monday: Monday 6th April 2026

Summer Term 2026: Monday 13th April 2026 - Friday 31st July 2026

Whole School Back: Monday 13th April 2026
May Day Bank Holiday: Monday 4th May 2026
Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 25th May 2026
Summer Half Term: Monday 25th May 2026 - Friday 5th June 2026
INSET Days: 5th June and 31st July 2026

A tour of Portfield School

Meet Charley as she shows us around Portfield School!

School life

We’re a unique school supporting autistic students from the ages of 4 to 19.

More about school life

Preparing for adulthood

We begin to subtly prepare our students for adulthood from a very young age.

Adult support

Our adult services help people to explore their potential, make choices, and ultimately make a successful transition from childhood into adulthood.

Arrange a visit

If you would like to find out more about any of our services and would like to arrange a visit to Portfield School please provide your contact details and we will be in touch. Anna Hewitt is your primary contact name for any enquiries.

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