Age range
Ages 11 to 16
Gender
Boys
Pupils
75
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.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Specialist school
SEND provision
Specialist school: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Specialisms
Autism; Social, emotional and mental health
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Portal House School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
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Frequently asked
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 July 2026.
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