Portland School (Worksop)
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For schools of similar names, see Portland School
Portland School was a specialist Science College situated in Worksop
, United Kingdom
. The Headteacher upon closing was Elaine Hamilton. The original school buildings were situated on Sparken Hill Worksop, and were built for when the school opened in 1956. The current school building, which is situated on Netherton road, was built in 2007. Portland School was in special measures as it had an inadequate report from OFSTED after an inspection in March 2010 before it's closure.
results below the national average.
The School achieved its highest GCSE results ever in 2011.
upon reopening for the new school term. At closure all the existing students were presented with a commemorative Parker
Pen.
Portland School was a specialist Science College situated in Worksop
Worksop
Worksop is the largest town in the Bassetlaw district of Nottinghamshire, England on the River Ryton at the northern edge of Sherwood Forest. It is about east-south-east of the City of Sheffield and its population is estimated to be 39,800...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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. The Headteacher upon closing was Elaine Hamilton. The original school buildings were situated on Sparken Hill Worksop, and were built for when the school opened in 1956. The current school building, which is situated on Netherton road, was built in 2007. Portland School was in special measures as it had an inadequate report from OFSTED after an inspection in March 2010 before it's closure.
Merger with Hartland
In late 2003 the decision was made to merge the school with the Hartland secondary school which was north and next door to Portland school. This merger happened in 2004 though not without concerns by some parents http://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/news/local-news/moving_pupils_in_is_a_recipe_foe_disaster_say_portland_parents_1_637193. The merge with the Hartland site created a site with: three canteens, two science blocks, two assembly halls, three outdoor sports courts including two large barn buildings, three fields including one large field equivalent to 9 football pitches.Move to New Site
Building of the new school site began in early 2006 with a contract between Nottinghamshire County Council, and Transform Schools. The work was completed in time for students to move in after the christmas break, in early 2008. The former site was demolished soon after in mid 2008. The new school facilities include: one canteen, one large assembly hall with seating for 300 persons, three outdoor sports spaces including a floodlit Astroturf, a MUGA (Multi Use Games Area), and a large field, two indoor sports halls, and a small gym room with weights, running and rowing machines. The building was smaller than the cumulative size of the former Portland buildings and surrounding walkwaysPost 16
On 3 September 2008 the Post 16 Centre opened as the new 6th form that was in place before. The building is across the road from Valley School. The Post 16 is an alternative to college and consolidates all sixth form students from Worksop into one learning environment.Academic performance
Portland School had often achieved GCSEGeneral Certificate of Secondary Education
The General Certificate of Secondary Education is an academic qualification awarded in a specified subject, generally taken in a number of subjects by students aged 14–16 in secondary education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is equivalent to a Level 2 and Level 1 in Key Skills...
results below the national average.
The School achieved its highest GCSE results ever in 2011.
Closure
On 20th July 2011 the school officially closed to become part of the Outwood family of academies and became Outwood Academy PortlandOutwood Academy Portland
Outwood Academy Portland is an Academy, in Worksop, North Nottinghamshire. It is part of the Family of Academies. The Academy opened after the closure of Portland School which had been on the same site since 1956....
upon reopening for the new school term. At closure all the existing students were presented with a commemorative Parker
Parker Pen Company
The Parker Pen Company is a manufacturer of pens, founded in 1888 by George Safford Parker in Janesville, Wisconsin, United States. It is currently owned by Newell Rubbermaid, and headquartered in Newhaven, East Sussex, England.-History:...
Pen.
External links
- http://www.schoolsnet.com/uk-schools/school-details-reviews/nottinghamshire/portland-school/16180339/0/208524.html
- http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/oxedu_providers/full/%28urn%29/122863/%28type%29/8192/%28typename%29/Secondary%20schools
- http://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/news/local-news/improved_attendance_worksop_s_portland_school_says_new_head_1_1864365
- http://www.portland.notts.sch.uk/page/?title=Home&pid=1