Boland Companies Ltd, Portsmouth
Boland Companies Ltd is an all-through school for pupils aged 5 to 18 in Portsmouth.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Boland Companies Ltd in detail
Boland Companies Ltd in its own words
In its own words: "Cambridge Online School & College International is an online school based in Cambridge with highly qualified teachers and tutors, teaching students from all over the world. Teaching is conducted in live video lessons in small groups, supported by homework and projects submitted to teachers on our customised platform."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama, chess, STEM, photography, debating, book club and homework club.
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Source: The school's own website
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Boland provides a supportive online learning environment where pupils develop strong academic skills and personal wellbeing. Teachers are responsive and skilled at helping pupils who may have struggled with traditional education, and parents consistently report improvements in their children's attitudes to learning. The provider combines high academic standards with genuine care for each pupil's development.
Key Strengths
- Teachers have secure subject knowledge and deliver engaging lessons with effective planning and sequencing that help pupils understand their learning
- The provider emphasises pupil wellbeing and curriculum entitlement, with timely communication between teachers, parents and pupils creating positive relationships
- Pupils have access to a broad, well-adapted curriculum including physical, creative and aesthetic subjects, plus careers education and PSHE for all full-time pupils
- Strong safeguarding systems in place with prompt and appropriate action on concerns, and staff well-trained in safeguarding
- Leadership capacity has been strengthened through restructuring, enabling the provider to meet all accreditation standards
Areas for Improvement
- Safeguarding policy does not fully reflect the most recent government guidance, though practice follows this guidance
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are appropriate, with effective processes for supporting pupils' safety, staff well-trained, and swift responses to concerns, though the safeguarding policy needs updating to reflect current government guidance.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess club, creative writing, student council, enrichment activities, careers week
Boland Companies Ltd is an international online education provider based in Portsmouth that meets all minimum standards for online education. The provider serves 114 full-time pupils and 268 part-time pupils across four different online school settings.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Portsmouth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Portsmouth
Inspection History
Questions parents ask about Boland Companies Ltd
What is the catchment area for Boland Companies Ltd?
No fixed boundary. When Boland Companies Ltd is oversubscribed, your local authority allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Boland Companies Ltd?
Apply through your local authority's coordinated admissions process, naming Boland Companies Ltd on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Where is Boland Companies Ltd?
Boland Companies Ltd is at 1000 Lakeside North Harbour, Portsmouth.