Portal House School
Sea Street, Dover, CT15 6SS
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Boys
Pupils
80
Headteacher
Mrs Rosemary Bradley
Type
Specialist
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
About Portal House School
Portal House School is a specialist school in St Margaret's-At-Cliffe, Dover, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. It is a boys' school.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
This is a specialist school. The school's SEND information covers autism and social, emotional and mental health. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Ofsted's most recent visit confirmed the overall rating. It did not re-grade the individual areas.
Portal House School results and attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Portal House School
SEND setting
Specialist school
SEND provision
Specialist school
Specialisms
- Autism
- Social
- emotional and mental health
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Portal House School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Portal House School term dates: Portal House School term dates
Autumn 1
1 Sep to 23 Oct
Autumn 2
Autumn term 2: 2 Nov to 18 Dec
Spring 1
Spring term 1: 4 Jan to 12 Feb
Spring 2
Spring term 2: 22 Feb to 25 Mar
Summer 1
Summer term 1: 12 Apr to 28 May
Summer 2
Summer term 2: 7 Jun to 21 Jul
INSET days (school closed to pupils)
Staff training days confirmed by Portal House School.
- 1 September 2026
- 19 October 2026
- 20 October 2026
- 21 October 2026
- 22 October 2026
- 23 October 2026
Portal House School: frequently asked questions
What type of school is Portal House School?
Portal House School is a maintained specialist school. It is a boys' school.
What age range does Portal House School cover?
Portal House School serves pupils aged 11 to 16.
What SEND support does Portal House School offer?
Portal House School is a specialist school. Areas of SEND support include autism and social, emotional and mental health.
What is Portal House School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Portal House School Good after its inspection on 8 January 2025.
Where is Portal House School?
Portal House School is at Sea Street, St Margaret's-At-Cliffe, Dover, Kent, CT15 6SS.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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