Portway Infant School
96%
Capacity
173
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Portway Infant School
Portway Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Derby community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 173 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 180 places).
Ofsted has rated Portway Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lisa McSherry, it falls under Derby local authority.
Portway Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 109 applications for 49 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
Portway Infant School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.9/5 from 13 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Portway Infant School include Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Cricket, as well as clubs including Gardening, Eco Club, Book Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Derby, Portway Infant School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Woodlands Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 2HE |
| Headteacher | Lisa McSherry |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Number of Pupils | 173 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.5% |
| School Capacity | 173 / 180 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
109
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Woodlands Road, Derby
Derby, DE22 2HE
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