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Portway Primary School

Stratford Road, Plaistow, London, E13 0JW, Newham


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.8 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
547
Capacity
840
Ages
111
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary

With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 76% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 21% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% of respondents recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. While the percentage of students achieving a higher standard is lower at 17%, the overall performance indicates a solid foundation for young learners.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 27 March 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.76%Top 21% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.17%Top 14% UK
Parent View (74 responses)
4.0
School keeps me informed
95%
My child makes good progress
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School has high expectations
84%
School supports development
81%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
23% disagree
Progress is communicated
77%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi24.5%
Black African14.3%
White Other12.8%
Asian Pakistani6.6%
Asian Indian6.2%
Mixed Other4.8%
White British4.8%
Other3.8%
Asian Other3.5%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Black Caribbean2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Black Other1.6%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.53391, 0.01785 · E13 0JW

School details
Local authorityNewham
RegionLondon
URN142632
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Portway Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Portway Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 March 2019.

Is Portway Primary School a good school?

Portway Primary School scores 95.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Portway Primary School?

Based on 74 Ofsted Parent View responses, Portway Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.

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