Portway Infant School
100%
Capacity
270
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Portway Infant School
Portway Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Test Valley community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 270 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 270 places).
the school is led by headteacher Sara Allen, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
Portway Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 217 applications for 83 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 113 were first-preference applications.
Portway Infant School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.0/5 from 4 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Portway Infant School include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Gymnastics, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Film Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Test Valley, Portway Infant School is one of the options available in the South East 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 | Ashfield Road, Andover, Test Valley, SP10 3PE |
| Headteacher | Sara Allen |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 270 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.0% |
| School Capacity | 270 / 270 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jun 2024. 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed83
217
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
113 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ashfield Road, Andover
Test Valley, SP10 3PE
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