Portway Junior School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 7–11 · Derby
Portway Junior School is a primary school in Derby for ages 7–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 4 July 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Robincroft Road, Allestree, Derby, DE22 2GL
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Derby
- Pupils on roll
- 297 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 19.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 4 July 2023
Strengths
- “They have warm relationships with each other and with staff.”
- “They behave well in lessons and around school.”
- “As a result, the school has a friendly atmosphere, and pupils feel safe.”
To improve
- “Sometimes, they do not make sure that pupils understand all the key terms they need to be able to discuss or complete their work efficiently.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 14 September 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 56% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Derby.
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- Beaufort Primary School 1.8 mi Requires improvement Last distance published
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- Breadsall Hill Top Primary School 2.1 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published