Portfield Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led primary school in West Sussex (West Sussex).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Share This Page Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on X Share on X Email this page Welcome at Portfield Primary Academy we offer each child a safe, caring environment where they can thrive both socially and academically.
We work hard to ensure that your child's experience of school is a positive one and one which encourages a love of learning and self-discipline from the start. The curriculum in the school is well planned with a priority given to developing high standards of literacy and numeracy.
Our work is supported by a good level of resources and additional staffing to meet the individual needs of the children. We work hard to ensure each child has acquired the knowledge and techniques necessary for them to continue their development at the next stage of education. A positive partnership with parents is vital in achieving our aims.
Home and school must work together and we need your support and co-operation. In return, we hope you will find the school welcoming, willing to listen and open to your questions, concerns or suggestions.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Climbing
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Mindfulness
- Music
- Netball
- Swimming
- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 138402
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Constituency
- Chichester
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2012
Governing body (8 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Helen Seear | Chair of Local Governing Body | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Ruth Campbell | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Lisa Gauntlett | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Dan Sapseid | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Sho Shibata | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Mike Rooke | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Jamie Honywood | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Andrew Strong | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2016 |
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