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Portway Junior School

Derby, DE22 2GLPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#4,712
of 13,686 nationally

About Portway Junior School

Portway Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in Derby, and the numbers suggest it is a school that local families are keen to get into. The school has 320 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, meaning it is oversubscribed and parents are actively choosing it over alternatives. While the Department for Education does not publish a formal parent-view recommendation percentage for this school, the oversubscription ratio alone signals strong local confidence. The school is led by headteacher Emma Wilkinson and was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2013, with a subsequent ungraded inspection in 2023 confirming that it remains Good. This is a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2010, when it was judged to require improvement, so the school has clearly moved in the right direction under current leadership.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRobincroft Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 2GL
HeadteacherEmma Wilkinson
Local AuthorityDerby
Number of Pupils320
Free School Meals (FSM)19.4%
School Capacity320 / 360 (89% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 Jul 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolGymnasiumMusic RoomsLibraryArt StudiosSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketFootballTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubArt ClubCodingGardeningChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Portway Junior School

Portway Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.