Portchester Community School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Portchester Community School
Address: White Hart Lane, Portchester
Town/City: Fareham
County: Hampshire
Postcode: PO16 9BD
Telephone Number: 02 3923 4399
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Richard Carlyle
Capacity: 860
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 688 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31%

SEN Provisions

  • PD - Physical Disability

Location and administration

URN: 116418
DfE Number: 850/4133
UKPRN: 10007986
UPRN: 100062408577
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Fareham (E07000087)
Constituency: Fareham and Waterlooville (E14001233)
Electoral Ward: Portchester Castle (E05015672)

Easting & Northing: 461577E, 105150N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 50' 35.68" N 1° 7' 35.98" W
Plus Code: 9C2WRVVF+78

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Headteacher Richard Carlyle - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Andrew Farlow - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 January 2028.
  • Miss Sarah Gomez - Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2026.
  • Mrs Margaret Hooper - Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 May 2029.
  • Mrs Kim Kingston - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 January 2028.
  • Mrs Annabella Pearce - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2028.
  • Mrs Janet Pearce - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 17 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2026.
  • Mrs Ursula Pearce - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 12 July 2026.
  • Mrs Michaela Richards - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 October 2026.
  • Miss Elsha Soy - Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2026.
  • Mrs Diane Sparshott - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2030.
  • Miss Rebecca Stotesbury - Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 May 2028.
  • Mr Kevin Symes - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 October 2029.