SchoolScoresPorchester Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of FLYING HIGH TRUST
Standhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1LF
0115 952 0920 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 14 April 2026 , published 19 May 2026.
In short: 6 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
45 pupils in this year group.
73% — 9 points above the Nottinghamshire average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Nottinghamshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 29th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.3% | 24.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 124th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 11.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 59th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 12.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 56th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 90th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 83rd lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 75th lowest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 27th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 9th highest of 134 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 97% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.7 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 21st highest of 127 state primary schools in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire). Higher than 86% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 26.8% | 13.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Standhill Infants' School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Hogarth Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westdale Infant and Nursery 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Westdale Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady and St Edward Primary and Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Ann's Well Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haddon Primary and Nursery School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Carlton Junior Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Porchester Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Porchester Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 14 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 6 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did Porchester Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143887.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.