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Porchester Junior School
Standhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG4 1LF, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.4 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
175
Capacity
180
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 73% of pupils meet expected standards, placing it in the top 28% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 61.4 indicates it performs better than 61% of schools in the area, reflecting a solid reputation among parents. However, only 7% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging the most able pupils.
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Last inspected: 14 September 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.6%
Mixed Other4.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.0%
White Other2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Asian Indian2.3%
Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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52.97292, -1.11762 · NG4 1LF
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN143887
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.porchester.notts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Porchester Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Porchester Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 September 2011.
Is Porchester Junior School a good school?
Porchester Junior School scores 61.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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