SchoolScoresPortway Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of ODYSSEY COLLABORATIVE TRUST
Robincroft Road, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2GL
01332 550113 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 January 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 July 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
88 pupils in this year group.
56% — about the same as the Derby average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 70% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 103 | 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 Derby. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 75th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.4% | 39.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 86th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.4% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 75th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 36.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 14th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 24th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 15.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 60th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 47% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 58th lowest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 106 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 92% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.2 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 107 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 93% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.2 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 97 state primary schools in Derby. Higher than 91% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 31.6% | 12.6%* | 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
- Portway Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Walter Evans CofE Aided Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lawn Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Curzon CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Markeaton Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Emmanuel School (Derby) Limited 1.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Little Eaton Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beaufort Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Breadsall CofE VC Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Portway Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Portway Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 January 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 July 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Portway Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146879.
- 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.