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Portway Junior School

Test Valley, SP10 3NAPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#9,270
of 13,686 nationally

About Portway Junior School

Portway Junior School in Test Valley is a state primary for ages 7 to 11, and it is running at exactly its capacity of 384 pupils, which suggests a steady local demand for places. The school's intake reflects a notably higher-than-average level of disadvantage for the area: 16.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average that typically sits around 23-24%. That figure is significant for a school in Hampshire, a relatively affluent county, and it shapes the context in which the school operates. The school is non-denominational, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher Vicky Windross. While the data does not include specific admission oversubscription figures, the fact that pupil numbers match capacity exactly implies the school is full, and parents in the Andover area should check local admission criteria carefully. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2024, rated it Good overall, with Good marks for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management — a consistent set of grades that mirrors its previous Good rating from 2015.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressUpper Drove, Andover, Test Valley, SP10 3NA
HeadteacherVicky Windross
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils384
Free School Meals (FSM)16.9%
School Capacity384 / 384 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsNetballCross CountryAthleticsTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChessDramaBook ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: portwayjunior.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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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.