SchoolScoresPortway Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 1 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of NEWHAM COMMUNITY LEARNING
Stratford Road, Plaistow, London, E13 0JW
020 8472 7142 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 27 March 2019.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 February 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
74 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Newham comparisons use the 32 of its 66 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 34 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 30th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 30th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 27th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 34 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 19th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 60 parents who had raised a concern 25th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 23 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 27% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 79% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 26th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 14%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newham figures pool parents at the Newham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
63 pupils in this year group.
76% — about the same as the Newham average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 76% | 76% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 16% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 83% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 82% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 85% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 108 | 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 Newham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 67 |
| Of those, offered a place | 58 (87%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 191 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 33rd highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.9% | 37.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 45th highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 52nd highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 12.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 33rd highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 68.7% | 72.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 46th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 52nd lowest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 22.3% | 18.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 66th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7 | 0.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 64th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 45th highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 19% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.5 | 18.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 33rd highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 9.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 20th highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 66% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.5% | 13.1%* | 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
- Curwen Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Selwyn Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Ham Church Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ranelagh Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stratford Manor Primary School and Nursery 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Plaistow Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southern Road Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Upton Cross Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Antony's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 97% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Portway Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Portway Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 March 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 February 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Portway Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Portway Primary School?
86% of the 74 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Portway Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Portway Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 67 families put Portway Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 58 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142632.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.