75
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
EAL · 2024/25
63%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 15/05/2019
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityKent
PhaseSecondary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio4.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Portal House School · Secondary · Kent
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
75
Pupil : teacher ratio
4.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
69%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
29%
Persistent absence
63%
Contact
Address
Sea Street, St Margaret's-At-Cliffe, Dover, CT15 6SS
Local authority
Kent
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 75 | 4.4 | 100% | 1% | 69% | 29% | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 71 | 3.9 | 100% | 1% | 69% | 29% | 60% |
| 2022/23 | 75 | 4.9 | 100% | 0% | 64% | 22% | 60% |
| 2021/22 | 80 | 6.4 | 100% | 0% | 55% | 14% | 54% |
| 2020/21 | 67 | 4.5 | 100% | 0% | 57% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 63 | 4.4 | 100% | 0% | 56% | 14% | 49% |
| 2017/18 | 54 | 3.9 | 100% | 0% | 56% | 11% | 41% |
| 2016/17 | 47 | 3.6 | 100% | 0% | 66% | 14% | 54% |
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