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Portway Junior School
Robincroft Road, Allestree, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 2GL, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.4 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
320
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally. Although only 11% of pupils achieve the higher standard, the overall expected rates are a strength, indicating a good foundation for learning. Parent satisfaction is likely supported by the school's commitment to fostering a positive educational environment, despite a LocaleIQ score suggesting room for improvement compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2013Older 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.5%
White Other6.9%
Black African4.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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52.95386, -1.49277 · DE22 2GL
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN146879
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.portwayj.derby.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Portway Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Portway Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2013.
Is Portway Junior School a good school?
Portway Junior School scores 41.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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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