Portfield School :: Autism Unlimited

Headteacher’s welcome

Welcome to Portfield School

We provide specialist autism education for students aged 4-19.

All our students have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and a diagnosis of autism.

At Portfield School, students learn to build the skills, understanding and information they need to enable them to develop independence and flourish, not just in childhood but into adulthood and for the rest of their lives. Our students look forward to being well-prepared for college, work placements, apprenticeships and independent / supported living.

More about us

Contact Name: Anna Hewitt (Headteacher)

Address: Portfield School, Parley Lane, Christchurch, BH23 6BP.

You can call us on: 01202 573808 from 8:00am to 4:00pm

Autumn Term 2026: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December

INSET days: Tuesday 1 September, Wednesday 2 September, Friday 6 November
Whole school back: Thursday 3 September
Half term: 26 October to 6 November
Christmas holidays: Monday 21 December to Friday 1 January

Spring Term 2027: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027

Whole school back: Monday 4 January
Half term: 15 February to 19 February
Easter Holidays: 26 March to 9 April
Good Friday: 26 March
Easter Monday: 29 March

Summer Term 2027: Monday 12 April to Friday 30 July

INSET days: Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 May
Whole school back: Monday 12 April
Half term: 24 May to 4 June
May Day Bank Holiday: Monday 3 May
Summer Holidays: 2 August to 31 August

A tour of Portfield School

Meet Charley as she shows us around Portfield School!

School life

We’re a unique school supporting autistic students from the ages of 4 to 19.

More about school life

Preparing for adulthood

We begin to subtly prepare our students for adulthood from a very young age.

Adult support

Our adult services help people to explore their potential, make choices, and ultimately make a successful transition from childhood into adulthood.

Arrange a visit

If you would like to find out more about any of our services and would like to arrange a visit to Portfield School please provide your contact details and we will be in touch. Anna Hewitt is your primary contact name for any enquiries.

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