Porchester Junior School
About Porchester Junior School
Porchester Junior School, a state primary in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections. The most telling academic metric comes from the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, where 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure sits comfortably above the Nottinghamshire local authority average of 61%, placing the school in the top 25% of primaries nationally for this measure. Within Gedling itself, Porchester ranks 9th out of 32 schools, a strong showing that puts it in the top third of its immediate area. The school’s overall score of 73 on this combined measure reflects solid, consistent teaching rather than headline-grabbing extremes.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Oct 2021Latest monitoring visit (13 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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