The short version
Above-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 587
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 13.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Folkard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Westbury Lane, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, MK16 8PS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Portfields Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Portfields Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Portfields Primary School?
Portfields Primary School currently has 587 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Portfields Primary School take?
Portfields Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Portfields Primary School?
Portfields Primary School is in Newport Pagnell, MK16 8PS, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Portfields Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Portfields Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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