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

Term Dates

Summer Term 2026: Monday 13th April 2026 - Friday 31st July 2026

Whole School Back: Monday 13th April 2026
May Day Bank Holiday: Monday 4th May 2026
Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 25th May 2026
Summer Half Term: Monday 25th May 2026 - Friday 5th June 2026
INSET Days: 5th June and 31st July 2026

Autumn Term 2026: Tuesday 1st September to Friday 18th December

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

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

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

Summer Term 2027: Monday 12th April to Friday 30th July

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