Proud to be part of the
Co-op Academies Trust
Welcome to
Co-op Academy Portland
Proud to be part of the
Co-op Academies Trust
Welcome to
Co-op Academy Portland
In 2018 we joined the very successful Co-op Academies Trust. The Co-op offer an amazing opportunity for us to develop our school. The Co-op values give us a clear route to a very successful future, through co-operation we can all achieve great things. Our academy has eight classes including a Foundation One base. We build excellent relationships between children, staff and parents. We’re a happy, welcoming school at the centre of our community.
A Warm Welcome
From our Headteacher
Mrs C Peace, Headteacher
I am so proud we are able to work in this incredible community. Every day I am inspired by the achievements and aspirations of our children. The Co-op offer an amazing opportunity for us to develop our school. The Co-op values give us a clear route to a very successful future, through co-operation we can all achieve great things.
Halloween Discos and Fireworks Fright Night
08th November 2024Our spectacular autumn celebrations!
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Bringing Smiles Across Generations: Students Share Special Moments with Care Home Residents
09th October 2024Beehive class have been visiting Oxton Grange care home in an intergenerational exchange. The pupils have loved chatting to and reading with the residents.
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Polly the Reading Dog at Portland
28th August 2024Therapy Dogs Nationwide provides therapy dogs and volunteers through their scheme "Paws and Read". This scheme allows children to read to a therapy dog. These dogs are gentle, non-judgemental, attentive and the perfect listeners. This scheme can help with self-esteem and behavioural proble...
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Our School Overview
Pupils
Age range
Joined Co-op Academies Trust
1 of 34 Academies in the Trust
What do people say?
Pupils are happy in school, and they get on well together. They value the warm welcome they receive from caring staff each morning. Pupils are polite and friendly. They understand that leaders and teachers expect them to behave well.
Ofsted 2023
Pupils make a positive contribution to their local community in activities such as litter picking and organising food bank donations. Many pupils take full advantage of the wide range of after-school clubs on offer. Leaders ensure that these activities appeal to pupils’ broad range of interests.
Ofsted 2023
It's the first time I have visited your school, it feels so warm and welcoming. It was lovely to see the children all working hard and happily on task. I was made to feel very welcome.
Claire Norcott Deputy Head of ECF and Primary ITT
Pupils feel safe in school. They know that staff are ready to listen and support them if they have any worries or concerns. Leaders deal with bullying effectively. Pupils feel valued because staff take time to get to know them well.
Ofsted
“The school is wonderful! Both my children are happy, settled and growing in confidence, all down to the patience and continued support they offer them. I am forever grateful.” From our Parent Survey 2024
Parent Survey 2024
Parent Survey 2024 “91% of parents would strongly recommend or recommend the school to others.”
Parent Survey 2024
Simon Rigby - Vice Principal (Swinton) “Portland is the pulse of the community. The staff support families far beyond the remit of education.”
Simon Rigby - Vice Principal (Swinton)
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Children can also join our Nursery in September, January or April, after they turn 3 years old.