Portfield Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Portfield Primary Academy
Address: St James Road, Chichester
Town/City: West Sussex
Postcode: PO19 7HA
Telephone Number: 01243 783939
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: The Kemnal Academies Trust
Sponsor: The Kemnal Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Andrew Strong
Capacity: 285
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 288 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 39.6%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 138402
DfE Number: 938/2006
UKPRN: 10038358
UPRN: 100062410216
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Chichester (E07000225)
Constituency: Chichester (E14001166)
Electoral Ward: Chichester East (E05011667)

Easting & Northing: 487175E, 105165N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 50' 24.33" N 0° 45' 47.39" W
Plus Code: 9C2XR6RP+2P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Ruth Campbell - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mrs Lisa Gauntlett - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mr Jamie Honywood - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 March 2028.
  • Mr Mike Rooke - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 March 2028.
  • Mr Dan Sapseid - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 June 2030.
  • Mrs Helen Seear - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 November 2029.
  • Mr Sho Shibata - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 January 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Strong - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).