Portland School
Academy special sponsor led school in Stoke-on-Trent (Stoke-on-Trent).
Location
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Welcome to Portland School - Empowering Minds, Nurturing Futures at Portland School, we are dedicated to providing exceptional learning and experiences to pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMHD). Our mission is to empower young minds and nurture futures, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential.
Our day begins at 08:45am and finishes at 14:15pm, Monday to Friday. This provides students with 5.5 hours of learning each day, totalling 27.5 hours per week. Portland School specializes in catering to the unique needs of young people facing SEMHD challenges. We understand that each student is an individual, and our staff is highly trained in SEMHD teaching and management.
This expertise allows us to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive. Our state-of-the-art facilities are designed with our students in mind. From sensory spaces to specialized classrooms, we have created an environment that promotes growth, development, and well-being.
Our passionate and dedicated staff members are committed to making a difference in the lives of our students. They work tirelessly to provide the guidance, support, and educational opportunities necessary for success.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Zones of Regulation
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 149392
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 3 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Constituency
- Stoke-on-Trent South
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2023
Governing body (4 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Melsa Buxton | Chair of Local Governing Body | Interim Executive Board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ian Armstrong | Local Governor | Interim Executive Board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Brian Duffy | Local Governor | Interim Executive Board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Mark Howes | Local Governor | Interim Executive Board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
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